Mr Whites English Chophouse at the New Road Hotel is looking for a Head Chef!
Mr Whites English Chophouse in Whitechapel is seeking a Head Chef to join a small team of dedicated chefs within our well-established kitchen brigade. Working hours are mainly afternoons and evenings, with sociable finishes around 11 pm, including weekends, but also some breakfast shifts and therefore one split shift per week.
Conveniently located next to Whitechapel Station in Zone 2, on the Elizabeth Line, London Overground and District Line, the restaurant offers an easy commute, especially for those living in East London, avoiding Zone 1 travel.
As Head Chef, you will take an active role in the production and service of high-quality dishes while leading a small brigade in our open theatre kitchen. This is a hands-on position, suited to someone confident in leading from the front.
The role is perfect for an experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step, or an existing Head Chef who thrives on working closely with their team while running a shift.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Marco Pierre White team.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in a high-quality kitchen environment, ideally at Head Chef or strong Sous Chef level A proactive, hands-on leader who leads from the front in an open kitchen setting Strong skills in controlling food cost, managing suppliers, and overseeing stock levels Experience managing kitchen rotas, training staff, and developing a motivated brigade Confidence in handling group bookings, private events, and VIP tables with professionalism Willingness to meet guests and play an active part in the wider management team at the New Road Hotel Knowledge and implementation of all health and safety protocols, including HACCP, COSHH, and regular kitchen audits Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and compliance at all times Creativity in menu development and commitment to delivering consistent quality Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage time effectively
What we offer:
Sociable hours with shifts until 11pm, even on weekends
Whitechapel is in zone 2
25% Discount in all Marco Pierre White Restaurants
Great discounts for yourself, friends and family to stay at New Road Hotel
Relaxed atmosphere and great fun during day
The job can be offered as 40 hours with one split shift or 35 35-hour contract
equal opportunities, we welcome staff members from all backgrounds
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