Head Chef, Pantry — Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

Hosted Home; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private members' club in London is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the culinary team. You will oversee food preparation, innovate menus, and ensure food safety compliance while fostering a positive dining experience. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary management experience, a flair for creative menu writing, and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits including exclusive discounts and annual leave.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates and discounts

Birthday day off

Shift meals provided

Health and life assurance schemes

28 days holiday

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the culinary department in a luxury/lifestyle restaurant.
• Experience in creative and profitable menu writing focusing on French gastronomy.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food preparation and culinary activities for the restaurant.
• Develop innovative menus and culinary presentations.
• Manage culinary control procedures to ensure food safety.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu creation

Table-side cooking

Leadership

Health and food safety

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Job description

A private members' club in London is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the culinary team. You will oversee food preparation, innovate menus, and ensure food safety compliance while fostering a positive dining experience. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary management experience, a flair for creative menu writing, and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits including exclusive discounts and annual leave.