Overview
Head Chef – Humble Grape Crouch End
Humble Grape is about sustainable, seasonal dining paired with wine. We champion zero-waste cooking, nose-to-tail thinking, and menus built around organic produce. Everything is made in-house, from scratch, with creativity and integrity at the heart of it. Our Crouch End restaurant is an exciting, developing venue (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). We’re looking for a hands-on, passionate, and imaginative Head Chef to lead the kitchen and help us take it to the next level. Ideally based nearby and committed to the local area.
What we’re looking for
* Proven Head Chef (or strong Sous ready to step up) with experience running a kitchen smoothly—costs, training, rotas, and menu development included.
* A genuine love for seasonal cooking, with a zero-waste mindset and respect for quality produce.
* Creative flair, with the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
* A leader who’s kind, communicative, and supportive - someone who builds teams as well as dishes.
* Flexibility to work Wednesday–Sunday with full commitment.
What’s in it for you
* 50% discount across all Humble Grape venues
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Reward & recognition platform for excellence
* Weekly wine training with our WSET-qualified Wine Team
* Annual staff events & referral bonuses
Salary £44,000.00 per year.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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