Portland is a vibrant, one Michelin star restaurant serving high quality, ingredient led food in Fitzrovia. We take a modern approach to hospitality, working with amazing seasonal produce and nurturing an incredibly talented team. We are proud of our reputation as a great employer and want to work with our team members to build fulfilling and rewarding hospitality careers.
Why Woodhead?
At Woodhead Restaurant Group we are proud of our reputation as a leading hospitality employer. In 2025 we were voted one of Code Hospitality's happiest places to work. We treat our employees as individuals, and encourage them to take ownership of our independent sites. With a culture based on honesty, respect and development, we are determined to reward our team for the hard work they put into making our restaurants so brilliant and set our people up for long and successful careers with us.
Our internal training is some of the best around and we'll always work with you towards development and progression. We have a considered and impactful perks package and are dedicated to creating an environment that gets the best out of our people. Our daily briefings are some of the best around (as is our staff food).
In addition we offer ;
* Bupa health insurance
* 50% discount at our restaurants
* Welcome lunch
* Enhanced maternity / paternity
* Individual Mental Health Support
* Paid company sick days as well as community days
* £1,000 referral bonus
* Extra day of holiday per year of employment capped at 3 days
The Role
As part of the kitchen team you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality, ingredient-led dishes. This role will be ideal for those who are looking to develop their career in a top-quality, kitchen and nurturing environment. Our food and drink menus are constantly changing so you'll constantly be introduced to new ingredients and wines to learn about.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
* be friendly, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn
* really care about providing a fantastic experience for guests
* work well under pressure and as part of a team
* have clear communication skills
* be passionate about food, with a basic understanding of wine and beverages
* have previous experience as a CDP in a high-quality restaurant is disirable but if you have previous experience as a Demi Chef, please do still apply
Above all else we prize a positive attitude eagerness to learn and people who enjoy and take pride in their work.
About us
Woodhead Restaurant Group comprises 5 restaurants, all located in London.
We started with one restaurant (Portland in 2015) and added a few more into the fold over the last few years, driven by the talent of our teams rather than any grand expansion strategy.
The Woodhead Restaurant Group is an equal opportunities employer. Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work. If you would like to read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, please ask and we will be happy to share it with you