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Head Chef
Location: Westbourne Grove
Hours: 47 hours per week, flexible shift patterns + paid overtime
Salary: £60k, plus performance-based bonus
About the Role
This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead the kitchen of a canal-side venue set to become one of Londons most talked-about openings in 2025. The venue, part of a collaboration between one of Londons most stylish restaurant groups and a boutique hotel business equally as stylish, features 300 rooms, an 80-100 cover restaurant, a separate bar, an outdoor terrace, and an in-house bakery.
As Head Chef, you will oversee all kitchen and bakery operations, creating modern European menus while delivering an exceptional dining experience. The role offers immense creative freedom, backed by an environment where quality, seasonality, community, and hospitality are central to the companys values.
Responsibilities
- Menu Development: Design, develop, and execute innovative menus that reflect the venues modern European ethos while incorporating seasonal ingredients.
- Kitchen Operations: Lead and manage a multifaceted kitchen, ensuring seamless service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts.
- Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and inspire a large brigade, fostering a positive, collaborative, and respectful kitchen culture.
- Operational Excellence: Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets effectively.
- Compliance: Maintain high standards of health, safety, and food hygiene in line with company and legal requirements.
- Community and Sustainability: Support sustainable practices in sourcing and operations to align with our community-focused values.
What Were Looking For
- Extensive experience as a Head Chef in high-volume, multifaceted operations, ideally within hotels or similar environments.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on inclusivity and empathy.
- A passion for quality, creativity, and innovation in food.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile opening.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus bonus structure.
- Complementary induction meal for 2 when you join
- 50% off dining and drinks across all group venues for you and up to three guests.
- 20% off retail wine and other perks.
- Celebratory rewards like anniversary dinners.
- Tailored personal development plans.
- Refer a friend scheme
- Increased holiday allowance with length of service
- Supplier trips and learning opportunities.
About Us
Our restaurant group is known for its stylish interiors, exceptional food, and strong values of community and care. This exciting new venture blends East London cool with West London elegance, creating a vibrant hub for dining, connection, and relaxation.
The closing date for this role isMonday 17th February at 9am so if you are a passionate and dynamic chef ready to take on this exciting challenge, wed love to hear from you.
Join a team that celebrates quality, values people, and creates memorable experiences.
