Head Chef

Job Details

This is an advert for Sport London talent pool for future business needs.

Role Overview:

At ETM Group, being a Head Chef within our Sport London venues is both a dynamic leadership role and a commercial responsibility. You're not just running a kitchen - you're creating high-quality food at pace, leading a strong brigade, and delivering a food offer that complements the energy of live sport and high-volume service, all while reflecting our EPIC values.

Across our Sport London venues our Head Chefs lead from the front in fast-paced, high-energy environments. You are responsible for delivering consistent, quality-driven menus that perform commercially while supporting large-scale service, matchday occasions, and group bookings.

We place our kitchens in the hands of confident and resilient leaders. As Head Chef, you will take ownership of kitchen operations, from team development and stock control to menu execution and service delivery. You will balance speed with quality, ensuring dishes are delivered efficiently without compromising standards, while driving strong financial performance.

If you thrive in high-volume kitchens, enjoy leading teams through fast-paced service, and are passionate about delivering great food within an energetic environment, this is an opportunity to grow within one of London's leading hospitality groups.

Company Benefits:

* Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
* Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract
* 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues
* 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
* Pension
* Quarterly Incentive Scheme
* Generous employee referral scheme
* Discounted shopping at many high street stores
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to Stream for better money management
* Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program
* Group wide Learning and Development opportunities
* Complementary hot drinks in your venue
* Complementary meal on shift
* Your birthday lunch is on us

The ideal candidate will present:

* Proven Experience: You have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment, ideally within premium casual dining or large-scale operations.

* Leadership Skills: You are a confident and motivating kitchen leader, experienced in managing large teams and driving performance under pressure.

* Financial Acumen: You have a strong understanding of kitchen financials, including GP control, labour management, and cost efficiency in high-volume settings.

* Quality & Consistency: You deliver consistent food standards at pace, maintaining quality across high-volume service periods.

* Commercial Awareness: You understand how to control margins through waste, portioning and food quality and service times.

* Problem-Solving Ability: You perform well under pressure, with the ability to adapt quickly during busy services and live event days.

* Passion for Food: You want to deliver the best quality food, great presentation and consistency.

* A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front during service, supporting your team and setting the pace and standards in the kitchen.

About Us:

ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London , - we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital.

From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality. At the heart of our success are our people, guided by our EPIC values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Challenge .

ETM Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.