Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef
Our client is a multi-award-winning premium dining pub based in the Islington area. This venue ticks all the boxes! Amazing British food (modern presentation), an immaculate and fully equipped kitchen, in-house butchery and a creative seasonal menu. A truly fantastic opportunity working alongside an influential owner, leading a team of 8 strong! Lunch and dinner operation, performing in excess of 120 covers per day during the week – with weekends reaching 250+.
Head Chef benefits:
A real opportunity to make your mark and shape the food direction
A salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000 per annum
Ongoing training and development with clear progression pathways
Share of service charge
Generous food and drink discounts
Cycle-to-work and tech schemes
Stable business, with repeat custom and a great reputation
Head Chef requirements:
A driven Head Chef with at least two years’ experience cooking at 2–3 AA Rosette level
Hands‑on, collaborative and proud of delivering consistently high standards
Someone who is savvy with costing/numbers and can create dishes that focuses solely on what works for business.
Strong track record managing kitchen operations, including GP control and 5* food hygiene
Excellent communicator who enjoys developing, motivating and mentoring teams
Passionate about training both FOH and BOH to build a knowledgeable, confident brigade
Committed to working with the best seasonal produce