Houston & Hawkes
Head Chef
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Head Chef
Head Chef Houston & Hawkes | Mayfair, London £48,000 – £50,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
About the Opportunity
A rare chance to lead a prestigious hospitality operation in the heart of Mayfair.
Houston & Hawkes are seeking an outstanding Head Chef to oversee a high-profile site, delivering a dynamic food strategy across retail, hospitality and refined dining. This isn’t just another Head Chef role—it’s an exciting chance to elevate one of their most celebrated London locations.
Nestled in one of London’s most exclusive postcodes, this position offers creative ownership, professional autonomy, and a strong work-life balance.
The Role
- Lead all kitchen operations—covering retail dining, hospitality, and fine dining
- Design innovative seasonal menus, emphasising quality, creativity, and sustainability
- Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team
- Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation across every service
- Manage food costs, gross profit, stock control, and kitchen budgets
- Build strong client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships
- Ensure exemplary food safety, allergen management, and compliance
- Continuously refine the food offering, creating memorable dining experiences
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Requirements (About You)
- Tried-and-tested experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
- Versatile background across hospitality, retail dining, and fine dining
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and build high-performing teams
- Passionate about culinary creativity and delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Strong commercial acumen with financial and operational management skills
- Fastidious attention to detail and comfort in premium environments
- Eager to lead and develop one of Mayfair’s most prestigious operations
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Creative ownership of a prestigious Mayfair site
- Opportunity to shape and enhance an already successful food operation
- Free meals at work
- Contributory pension and life assurance (2× salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Birthday off
- Membership of CODE Hospitality
- Summer & Christmas parties, recognition schemes, and annual people awards
- Training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Vibrant, sustainable workplace culture
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About Houston & Hawkes
Award-winning independent caterer and certified B Corp, Houston & Hawkes was most recently ranked #14 in Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality. We are dedicated to crafting vibrant, creative, and sustainable experiences while investing in talent to build a thriving workplace.
This is a rare chance to leave your mark on London’s most exclusive hospitality operations.
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