Head chef

Job Description

Head Chef – Boutique Hotel & Restaurant (Kensington, London)

£45,000 + Tronc


Our client is a newly refurbished boutique hotel in Kensington, due to reopen December 2025.

We seek a creative, hands-on Head Chef to lead a small, passionate team and make our restaurant a destination.


What you will do

* Lead and manage a kitchen team of 5 staff.
* Design and drive a menu of modern small plates, visually striking and Instagram-friendly.
* Deliver consistent, high quality food service for around 32 covers per night.
* Monitor food costs, quality control, and kitchen hygiene.
* Collaborate with front of house to ensure smooth guest experience.
* Stay on top of new trends in food, plating, and presentation.
* Train and mentor your team.


Who you are

* You have prior head chef or senior chef experience in a boutique or upscale environment.
* You thrive in intimate settings, where creativity matters as much as consistency.
* You have a good sense of aesthetics and plating.
* You know how to manage costs, yields, and supplier relationships.
* You communicate clearly and confidently.
* You adapt quickly and stay calm under pressure.


What we offer