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Head Chef : Private Members Club
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London A GBP 65,000 + Service Charge
Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours British Produce Full Menu Control
Looking for a Head Chef role where the hours actually work for you?
This is a great opportunity to take the lead at a prestigious private members club in London, with a genuine Monday to Friday working week and just 37.5 hours.
The food is a big part of the clubs offering, with a strong focus on British produce, seasonal cooking, and quality. You'll have full control of the menus and the freedom to put your own stamp on the food.
The Club
A beautifully established private members club overlooking the River Thames, with a loyal membership and a strong reputation.
- 80:cover restaurant
- 56 bedrooms
- 4 event spaces
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- British produce and seasonal British cuisine
- 2 Rosette:level food operation
- Monday to Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- Closed for major holidays, including part of Christmas
The Role
You'll lead a team of 12 chefs and take genuine ownership of the kitchen.
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This is not a role where you'll be tied up with endless service. You'll have the time and space to focus on the food, your team, and the wider operation.
You'll
- Create and develop seasonal British menus
- Have full control over the food offering
- Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team
- Maintain 2 Rosette:level standards
- Manage GP, labour, and compliance
- Drive consistency and quality
- Maintain strong food safety and EHO standards
- Work closely with the Chief Executive
- Sit on the senior leadership team
- Contribute a quarterly feature to the club journal
Who We're Looking For
You'll be an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in British cooking and quality:led kitchens.
You'll ideally have worked in a high:end restaurant, hotel, private members club, or fine dining environment.
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has strong British cuisine and produce knowledge
- Has proven Head Chef experience
- Can lead and develop an established team
- Understands the commercial side of running a kitchen
- Takes pride in food quality and standards
- Is organised, approachable, and a good communicator
- Is comfortable working with senior stakeholders
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Private Members Club Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential.
What's on Offer
- A GBP 65,000 + service charge
- Monday to Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- Full menu control and creative freedom
- Strong British produce focus
- Established team of 12 chefs
- 2 Rosette:level food operation
- Direct access to the Chief Executive
- Senior leadership team position
- Medical cashback and GP benefits
- Leisure discounts
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Increased holiday entitlement with long service
- Free meals on duty
- Team member discounts
- Hospitality Action EAP
- Season ticket loan
- Company sick pay
If you're a Head Chef who wants great produce, creative control, and a genuine Monday to Friday working week, this is one to take seriously.
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