Head Chef – Pizza Concept
Location: Central London (W1)
About Us
We’re launching an exciting new pizza restaurant in Central London, blending fast-paced service with bold flavours and playful creativity. Our mission is to redefine casual dining—serving exceptional pizza made with great ingredients, seasonal specials, and a touch of culinary innovation. We’re looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help bring this concept to life.
Position Overview
As Head Chef, you’ll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations—from food preparation and team leadership to stock management and cost control. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our menu, building a high-performing team, and delivering a consistently outstanding dining experience. This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about pizza, hospitality, and launching something new.
Key Responsibilities
* Menu Execution & Innovation: Deliver our core menu and develop seasonal specials aligned with culinary trends and customer feedback.
* Food Preparation & Presentation: Ensure every dish meets our high standards for taste, quality, and visual appeal.
* Kitchen Operations: Manage daily kitchen activities including ordering, inventory, cleanliness, and organisation.
* Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and ensure full compliance with food safety and H&S standards, achieving for a 5* FHR.
* Cost Control & Efficiency: Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and optimise yield and product costing.
* Collaboration: Work with management on special events, catering menus, and themed offerings.
* Customer Engagement: Occasionally interact with guests to gather feedback and promote our values and culture.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel, or catering environment.
* Strong pizza-making skills and a passion for the craft.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.
* Solid understanding of food safety and H&S standards.
* Experience with stock management, supplier coordination, and product costing.
* Creativity, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Familiarity with inventory platforms (e.g., Lightspeed) is a plus.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience + TRONC
* Bonus scheme based on KPIs
* 28 days holiday pay per year
* Free meal on shift
* Staff discounts for you and up to 3 guests when visiting off duty
* Career growth and development opportunities
How to Apply
Ready to join us? Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit to launch this exciting new concept.