Head Chef

Job Title:         Head Chef

Our client is a multi-award-winning premium dining pub based in the Islington area. This venue ticks all the boxes! Amazing British food (modern presentation), an immaculate and fully equipped kitchen, in-house butchery and a creative seasonal menu. A truly fantastic opportunity working alongside an influential owner, leading a team of 8 strong! Lunch and dinner operation, performing in excess of 120 covers per day during the week – with weekends reaching 250+.

Head Chef benefits:

A real opportunity to make your mark and shape the food directionA salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000 per annumOngoing training and development with clear progression pathwaysShare of service chargeGenerous food and drink discountsCycle-to-work and tech schemesStable business, with repeat custom and a great reputation

Head Chef requirements:

A driven Head Chef with at least two years’ experience cooking at 2–3 AA Rosette levelHands‑on, collaborative and proud of delivering consistently high standardsSomeone who is savvy with costing/numbers and can create dishes that focuses solely on what works for business.Strong track record managing kitchen operations, including GP control and 5* food hygieneExcellent communicator who enjoys developing, motivating and mentoring teamsPassionate about training both FOH and BOH to build a knowledgeable, confident brigadeCommitted to working with the best seasonal produce