Head Chef – Modern British Restaurant

Central London | Full-Time | Permanent

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and commercially minded Head Chef to lead the kitchen of an exciting modern British restaurant in the heart of Central London.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a chef who is passionate about British produce, seasonality and modern cooking, and who wants genuine creative input into the food offering while leading a talented and professional kitchen team.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional standards across food quality, service, people and profitability.

You will:

• Lead, inspire and develop a talented kitchen brigade.
• Create and evolve a modern British, seasonal menu using high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain consistently high standards of cooking, presentation and service.
• Take ownership of food GP, labour costs, ordering, stock and wastage.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and champion the best British produce.
• Recruit, train and mentor members of the kitchen team.
• Work closely with the General Manager and senior management team.
• Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Lead from the front during busy lunch, dinner and weekend services.
• Create a positive, professional and ambitious kitchen culture.