About Us
Watermans is one of Richmonds most iconic riverside venues. We are repositioning as a premium gastro-pub with serious food credentials, strong brunch, elevated seafood, quality steak, and one of the best Sunday roasts in the area.
We are now looking for a strong Second Chef who is ready to step up and become our future Head Chef.
This is not a support role.
This is a leadership pathway.
What We Need From You
You must be:
Exceptional at breakfast & brunch execution (cloud pancakes, French toast, eggs mastery, premium presentation)
Confident running a proper British Sunday roast service at high volume
Strong on seafood & meat cookery
Creative, able to develop specials that guests talk about
Fast, organised and calm under pressure
Obsessed with consistency and quality
Serious about GP, stock control and waste management
Ready to lead a team, not just cook
Your Responsibilities
Execute and elevate our new brunch & breakfast menu
Own and refine our Sunday roast offering
Create weekly specials
Maintain GP (bonus linked to performance)
Control stock, wastage and ordering
Ensure full health & safety compliance
Train and motivate junior chefs
Step into Head Chef role when required
What We Offer
Clear pathway to Head Chef
GP-based bonus structure
Creative freedom
Prime riverside working environment
A serious platform to build your reputation
Opportunity to grow with the business
This Role Is NOT For You If:
You just want to do your hours
You avoid responsibility
You dont understand margins
You cant handle busy services
You lack passion
This Role IS For You If:
You want to build something.
You want your food recognised.
You want to run your own kitchen soon.
You are ambitious, creative and disciplined.
If this sounds like you, send your CV with photos of your dishes and tell us why you believe you are ready to lead.
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