Head Chef in London Area

Job description

Head Chef - Iconic London Landmark & Cantonese-inspired home cooking

About the Company

We’re opening a warm, welcoming restaurant and bar inspired by Hong Kong home cooking, where fresh ingredients, authentic flavours, and heartfelt hospitality come together.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead, inspire, and grow with us. You don’t need prior Cantonese cooking experience—just a passion for food, great leadership skills, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide training to help you master the flavours and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a collaborative kitchen team
• Work on seasonal menus, blending tradition with creativity
• Oversee budgets, stock, and food safety
• Train & support your team’s growth and development
• Manage rotas, scheduling & cost control

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Passionate about fresh, home-style cooking (any cuisine welcome!)
• Strong leader & mentor, keen to support and develop a diverse team
• Organised & creative, with an eye for quality and efficiency
• Open to learning new techniques and flavours

Required Skills

• Leadership skills
• Passion for food
• Ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Cantonese cooking (not required)
• Creativity in menu development

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Tronc = £60/£65,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

Supportive, inclusive work environment—we welcome chefs of all backgrounds!

If you’re an ambitious chef looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you—apply now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-06-2025

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English