Head Chef, Central London – £45,000 – £50,000
We are working with a busy, high-energy bar and kitchen in the heart of London's West End.
This is a venue built around sport, music, games, groups, parties, and a proper social atmosphere. Guests come in to watch the biggest fixtures, meet friends, enjoy a few drinks, and stay for food that is fun, fresh, and suited to a busy all-day operation.
The food offer is casual and crowd-pleasing, with a strong focus on burgers, pizzas, kebabs, salads, and sharing-style dishes.
This is a great role for a Head Chef or strong Kitchen Manager who knows how to run a structured, high volume, fast-paced kitchen where consistency, speed, standards, and team leadership matter every day.
The Role
You will lead a kitchen team of around 10 people, including Kitchen Assistants and the wider back-of-house team.
The site currently delivers around £20k food turnover per week, with natural fluctuations depending on events, sport, weekends, and peak trading periods.
You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen organised, motivated, and ready for busy services.
This role would suit someone from a branded, high street, casual dining, pub, bar, or leisure hospitality background.
What we need
Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
A background in busy branded, high street, casual dining, bar, pub, or leisure venues
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of around 10
Confidence working with volume, pace, and consistency
Good knowledge of kitchen systems, prep, stock, ordering, rota planning, and compliance
A calm, organised approach during busy services
Experience with burgers, pizza, casual dining, or fresh family-style food
Pizza experience would be a real advantage
The right person will understand that great casual food still needs strong standards, consistency, and care.
Your background
Branded casual dining restaurants
High-volume pubs or bars
Sports bars or entertainment venues
High street restaurant groups
Busy all-day operations
You do not need fine dining experience
You need to be organised, hands-on, commercially aware, and comfortable leading a team in a venue where every day can feel different.
Apply now
If you are a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager who enjoys busy venues, casual food, and leading teams, this could be a brilliant next move.
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