Head Chef
Hired-Hospitality
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,000+
Head Chef - Gastropub - South London
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a well-regarded neighbourhood gastropub in South West London, known for its seasonal, ingredient-led menus.
This is a great opportunity for a creative chef to take full control of the food offer, delivering fresh, innovative dishes while maintaining strong standards and consistency in a busy, quality-driven environment.
Head Chef – Neighbourhood Gastro Pub – South West London – £55,000
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a well-regarded neighbourhood gastropub in South West London, known for its seasonal, ingredient-led menus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative chef to take full ownership of the food offer in an independent setting, driving menu development while maintaining high standards in a busy, quality-focused environment.
The Role:
- Full responsibility for kitchen operations and team leadership
- Creating and delivering seasonal, menu-led dishes
- Managing GP, stock control, and kitchen performance
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Training and developing a small, dedicated kitchen team
The Ideal Candidate:
- Current Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up
- Passion for seasonal, British produce and menu creativity
- Experience in fresh food, gastropub, or similar environments
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Commercially aware with a good understanding of kitchen financials
If you’re a Head Chef who thrives on creativity and wants real autonomy in a respected local venue, we’d love to hear from you.
Just some of our benefits:
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- Clear career growth and development opportunities
- Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
- Generous staff dining discounts across the group
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- Wellbeing initiatives to support you inside and outside work
- Regular rewards, incentives, and team celebrations
- Be part of an ambitious, expanding restaurant group
- Have your ideas heard and make a real impact
- Work in vibrant restaurants that live and breathe hospitality