Head Chef, Popular wine bar, Greenwich

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

A popular, well-established wine bar in Greenwich with a strong local following.

It is a semi-branded operation with a fresh food menu and busy services through the week.

Weekends are a key driver, with strong event trade and private bookings.

The role

• You will lead the kitchen and set the standard in a fast-paced, service-led site.
• You will be responsible for the menus within the company ethos, keeping food fresh, relevant, and right for the venue and its guests.

You will:

• Plan and deliver a fresh, seasonal menu that fits the brand style and guest expectations
• Lead busy lunch and dinner services and support weekend events from planning through to delivery
• Build prep and service systems that protect quality when covers climb
• Manage ordering, stock, waste, and gross profit
• Lead, train, and retain a small, capable kitchen team
• Own compliance and admin: HACCP, due diligence, allergens, training records
• Work closely with front of house to ensure events run to time and to brief the team clearly

You will bring:

• Head Chef experience in a busy, fresh-food venue
• Strong leadership and calm decision-making during peak service
• Solid menu development experience within a set style and brand guidelines
• Confidence with events, group bookings, and set menus
• Strong kitchen organisation and clean standards

What you get

• Salary of £45,000 to £50,000
• A busy, food-led wine bar with strong weekend trade
• A venue where events matter and your food offer drives return visits
• Space to shape menus, standards, and team performance within the company ethos

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