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