Head Chef – Fire, Flavour, and Craft
We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to take full responsibility for leading a fire-led kitchen with a strong focus on seasonal British produce. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark in a unique East London setting, where creativity, craftsmanship, and respect for ingredients are central.
Head Chef – Fire, Seasonality & Craft
We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to take full responsibility for leading a fire-led kitchen with a strong focus on seasonal British produce. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark in a unique East London setting, where creativity, craftsmanship, and respect for ingredients are central.
Responsibilities:
Lead and inspire the kitchen team, setting and maintaining the highest standards.
Develop and deliver a menu that reflects seasonality, market quality, and open-fire cooking techniques.
Oversee daily operations including service, prep, and kitchen flow.
Manage supplier relationships and sourcing, ensuring only the best ingredients are used.
Control kitchen budgets, stock, and GP while maximising quality and consistency.
Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance at all times.
Drive training, mentoring, and development of junior chefs.
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Head Chef in a high-profile or Michelin-starred environment – Michelin experience is a must.
A genuine passion for cooking with fire, seasonal British produce, and bold, ingredient-led food.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Excellent organisational and financial management skills.
Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency and precision.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Head Chef to take ownership of a distinctive kitchen and bring creativity, leadership, and flair to a role where fire, seasonality, and craft are celebrated.
Just some of our Perks & Benefits
Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
50% discount at all across our restaurant group, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone and receive a bonus!
Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
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