About the Role
We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at UBA, part of Hart Shoreditch. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who wants to make their mark on the London dining scene: shaping menus, elevating service standards, and collaborating with brand and creative teams on a new and exciting direction for the restaurant and wider F&B.
The role requires a leader who can balance vision with precision: driving food creativity while ensuring kitchen control, consistency, profitability, and compliance at the highest levels.
The salary for this role is £50,000 per annum + TRONC.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Vision & Menu Development
Lead the culinary direction and menu innovation for UBA, in collaboration with brand and creative stakeholders.
Develop a signature style that reflects the concepts pan-Asian / lifestyle ethos, aligned with the Hart Shoreditch brand.
Regularly review and evolve menus across all dayparts (breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, set menus, pantry, counter).
Ensure all menus meet GP targets (7275%), maximise ingredient repurposing, and reflect seasonal produce.
Operational Leadership
Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Lead, train, and inspire the BOH team to deliver a high-energy, service-focused culture.
Implement and maintain all H&S, HACCP, and food hygiene standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
Own kitchen checklists, prep systems, and cleaning schedules to guarantee smooth daily operation.
Financial & Stock Control
Manage stock ordering, supplier relationships, and deliveries with accuracy and discipline.
Control wastage through smart prep, cross-utilisation, and strong stock rotation practices.
Deliver accurate GP reporting, stocktakes, and kitchen P&L accountability.
Team & Culture
Recruit, train, and develop BOH team members, embedding a culture of pride, accountability, and creativity.
Support cross-training between FOH and BOH to align with the modular, lifestyle-led operations model at Hart.
Lead by example, ensuring a respectful, collaborative, and dynamic workplace.
Brand & Creative Collaboration
Act as a key partner to the wider F&B and creative teams, working on activations, collaborations, and cultural programming.
Bring a chefs perspective to brand storytelling, guest experience, and menu positioning.
Be a visible ambassador of UBA / Hart Shoreditch within the property and the wider lifestyle community.
Candidate Profile
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous ready to step up, ideally in a lifestyle hotel, high-end restaurant, or boutique F&B group.
Strong creative flair, with the ability to develop impactful menus that balance guest appeal with commercial viability.
Demonstrated leadership skills: building teams, motivating staff, and driving operational excellence.
Deep understanding of kitchen systems, food safety, and stock control.
Passion for working in a creative, lifestyle-led environment where F&B, design, and culture intersect.
Commercially astute, with experience managing food cost, GP, and supplier relationships.
Hands-on, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to leave a personal stamp on a growing and dynamic concept.
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