Head Chef Smokehouse

Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000, with room for discussion
Style: Smokehouse pub operation

We are looking for a hands-on Head Chef for a unique smokehouse pub in Marylebone.

The site has a distinctive smokehouse style, with straightforward plating, strong guest appeal and a menu that stands out from the usual pub offer.

The kitchen is compact, split across two areas, so this role needs a chef who understands how to deliver volume from a small space.

The business is currently doing around £14,000 per week in food sales, with room to keep growing.

This would suit a Head Chef who is:

• Hands-on and comfortable leading from the front
• Strong on service control, organisation and kitchen standards
• Experienced in busy pub, casual dining, smokehouse or fresh food operations
• Used to getting volume out of a smaller kitchen
• Calm, practical and able to command a team
• Commercially aware, with good control of waste, labour and GP
• Happy working in a site where the offer is unique but not overcomplicated

You will be leading a kitchen team of around 6 people in total.

The menu already has a clear identity.

The business does not need someone looking to change everything.

It needs someone who can improve what is there, sharpen the standards and keep the kitchen moving in the right direction.

This is a very hands-on site with a compact kitchen set-up.

What we are looking for:

• Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Background in pubs, smokehouse, BBQ, fresh food or casual premium dining
• Strong service leadership
• Ability to manage a small team with confidence
• Good understanding of prep, stock, ordering and kitchen systems
• Comfortable with busy services and limited space
• Someone who wants ownership and can bring stability

This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef who wants a distinctive venue, a strong food identity and a role where they can make a real impact without overcomplicating the offer.

Apply today or send your CV to Stuart Campbell at COREcruitment.