Head Chef

Bordelaise Surbiton
Bexley, Greater London

Job Description

Head Chef – French Bistro, Surbiton About us Bordelaise is an independent French bistro group with sites in Surbiton and Ewell, built on ten years of trading at Tooting Broadway Market. We cook classic French bistro food with honesty and care, using good ingredients and proper technique, and we're proud of our loyal local following. The role We're looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Bordelaise Surbiton on Maple Road. You'll own the kitchen day to day, from menu development and ordering to running the pass and developing your team. You'll work closely with the directors and have real input into the direction of the food. What you'll do Run a busy bistro kitchen across lunch and dinner service Develop seasonal menus and specials rooted in French bistro cooking Manage GP, ordering, stock control and supplier relationships Lead, train and motivate the kitchen brigade Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards (we expect a 5-star rating) Help with rotas, prep systems and consistency across the group What we're looking for Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up A solid grounding in French or classical European cooking Calm, organised leadership under pressure A good grasp of costing, GP and kitchen admin Level 2 Food Hygiene or above (Level 3 preferred) Right to work in the UK What we offer £45,000–£55,000 per year, with service charge Performance bonus on top Creative input into menus within an independent, growing group Staff meals and staff discount across both sites Paid holiday and workplace pension Supportive owners who are hands-on and easy to reach How to apply Send your CV and a short note about your cooking style and recent roles. We'll be in touch with shortlisted candidates for a chat and a trial shift. TPBN1_UKCT

Posted 2026-11-10

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