Head Chef

Restaurant Associates
London

Job Details

Head Chef / London / Monday to Friday / 7:00am to 3:30pm
We are seeking an experienced and confident Head Chef to lead an exciting operation in London. This role is responsible for delivering a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer, alongside a café bar featuring purchased cakes and sandwiches, and hospitality catering for internal meetings and events.

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of daily culinary operations, guiding a small and dedicated kitchen team to consistently achieve exceptional standards in food quality, attention to detail, and service execution. We are looking for a professional who brings creativity, commercial awareness, and a strong leadership style.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, café bar and hospitality
  • Plan and deliver seasonal menus focused on freshness, quality and value
  • Maintain excellent food presentation and a consistently high standard of service
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and allergen controls
  • Manage ordering, stock control, waste and cost performance effectively
  • Coach and develop team members, promoting a positive and collaborative culture
  • Work closely with front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery
Ideal Candidate
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader within contract or workplace catering
  • Excellent communication, organisational and people-management skills
  • Energetic, hands-on approach with a strong eye for detail
  • Passionate about delivering fresh, innovative food and enhancing the guest experience
Benefits
  • £52,000 per annum
  • Monday to Friday, daytime hours — occasional overtime
  • Supportive professional environment with opportunities for development
If you are a forward-thinking culinary leader ready to take responsibility, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Posted 2025-12-12

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