Head Chef
$46,000–$50,000 year
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the kitchen team in a premium fast-casual environment by recruiting, training, and retaining staff to achieve 90%+ retention while maintaining flawless spec execution and guest satisfaction. Deliver absolute consistency in product, presentation, and taste through daily briefings and post-shift debriefs that align the team on service speed and standards. Own kitchen hygiene and compliance with EHO regulations, HACCP, and Health & Safety protocols to secure 5-star audit results every time. Manage the kitchen P&L by tracking food costs, labour, waste, and stock control to protect GP margins. Represent the brand with pride in a high-volume setting, ensuring the space and vibe remain deliberate and welcoming.
Required Qualifications
- Proven Kitchen Leadership: Solid experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, premium fast-casual or high-standard restaurant environment
- A Development Mindset: The ability to coach kitchen specs and techniques in real time—correcting and reinforcing our non-negotiable food standards right on the line
- Genuine Passion: You love great food, and the art of effortless, high-standard culinary execution
- Operational & Financial Fluency: Strong commercial acumen with direct experience managing kitchen rotas, stock takes, ordering systems, GP tracking, and BOH cost management
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