Head Chef

Location: Kentish Town, London
Salaly: £45,000-£50,000
Sector: Food-led pub and kitchen

We are working on a Head Chef role for a well-known Kentish Town pub with a strong local following, a fresh new ownership structure and a clear focus on food, drink and community.

The site is entering a new chapter under the team behind other North London favourites, with a busy pub, events spaces, a roof terrace, regular weekly offers and a kitchen currently built around a creative CanAm Highway gastro concept, influenced by Montreal through to Texas.

This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef who enjoys proper pub energy but still wants to deliver food with personality, consistency and commercial control.

The role

As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen and take ownership of the day-to-day food operation.

You will need to bring strong standards, good organisation and the ability to manage a busy, varied pub kitchen.

The role will suit someone who understands volume, loves bold food, and can keep quality high across regular service, weekends, Sunday trade, events and private bookings.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, training and motivating the kitchen team
• Delivering consistent food across lunch, dinner, Sunday service and events
• Maintaining strong kitchen standards, cleanliness and food safety
• Managing ordering, stock, GP, waste and labour controls
• Supporting menu development and specials
• Working closely with the owners and wider management team
• Building a positive, organised and professional kitchen culture

The ideal Head Chef

You will be a hands-on Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.

You should have experience in a fresh-food pub, gastropub, casual restaurant or quality high-volume kitchen.

You will need to be calm under pressure, commercially aware and confident running service.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong fresh-food background
• Can lead a team with structure and care
• Understands GP, stock control, ordering and labour
• Has experience with busy weekends and Sunday trade
• Enjoys creating food with flavour and personality
• Can keep standards consistent in a fast-paced environment
• Wants to be part of a proper neighbourhood pub with ambition

Why apply?

This is a chance to join a much-loved Kentish Town pub at an exciting stage.

The site has strong foundations, a loyal local crowd, a busy drinks trade and real scope to keep building the food offer.

You will have the platform to make an impact, shape the kitchen and be part of a North London pub with character.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.