We're Hiring: Head Chef – High-End Coffee Shop & Brunch Kitchen (London)
We’re a small but ambitious independent hospitality group with plans for growth in the next year. Our concept blends quality coffee with a refined all-day brunch and lunch menu, and we're now looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to join our journey.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative kitchen environment, is confident leading a team, and wants to grow with a brand that values quality, innovation, and people.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-end coffee shop, café, or all-day dining concept
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Creative flair with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients
- A proactive, "can-do" attitude and problem-solving mindset
- Organised and focused with a sharp eye for quality and consistency
- Ambition to evolve and grow with the business
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations
- Design, develop, and cost menus in line with budget and brand vision
- Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
- Work closely with management on strategy, planning, and forecasting
- Train and inspire junior team members
- Maintain a culture of efficiency, creativity, and positivity
What We Offer:
- Competitive starting salary, reviewed with growth
- Daytime hours only (shifts between 8am–8pm)
- Paid holidays
- Free staff meals on shift
- Discounts on our food and drinks
- A chance to be part of something fresh, ambitious, and genuinely rewarding
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- head chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Sous Chef: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Head Chef
