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Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Hampstead Heath, North London
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Premium Gastro Pub
Were searching for a passionate Head Chef to lead a dedicated team at a much-loved independent pub near Hampstead Heath. The focus is simple but exacting: the very best of British cooking, using the finest seasonal produce to deliver classic dishes with care, flavour, and pride.
With a team of 6 in the kitchen and full creative input, this is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who values provenance, quality, and consistency and wants to shape the food in a destination venue with a loyal following.
The kitchen is closed every Monday and Tuesday, giving the team two consecutive days off each week a rare and valuable work-life balance in the industry.
What Were Offering:
Up to £55,000 including bonus
Menu autonomy with seasonal British focus
Two days off in a row every week kitchen closed Mon & Tues
Supportive and experienced FOH & ownership team
Opportunity to lead a talented brigade of 6 chefs
A well-equipped kitchen and excellent supplier relationships
What Were Looking For:
Head Chef experience or strong Sous ready for a step up
Deep understanding of seasonal British produce and classic techniques
Proven ability to manage a small, tight-knit kitchen team
Financial awareness: GP management, stock control, labour
High standards of hygiene, health & safety, and food consistency
Positive, calm leadership that brings out the best in others
Key Responsibilities:
Full responsibility for kitchen operations and performance
Design and deliver menus based on British seasonal produce
Train, mentor, and develop a team of 6 chefs
Oversee food quality, safety, stock levels and wastage
Work closely with FOH to maintain excellent service standards
If you're ready to take the reins in a kitchen that values craft, consistency and quality and you want two days off in a row every week wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and join a kitchen where British classics truly shine.
