Head Chef - Ideal 1st Head Chef Position

Posted 05 September 2025
Salary £45,000 + Tronc
LocationLondon
Sector Restaurants
Reference815713
Expiry 04 October 2025

Job description

Job Role: Head Chef 
Location: East London
Sector: Gastropub
Salary: £45,000 + Tips


Benefits -
  • £45,000 Starting Salary + Tips
  • Lovely Location  
  • Opportunity to write menus and do things your way
  • Full Support of a great owner

We are looking for a Head Chef to take on control of this great kitchen in East London, an opportunity to make your mark on the local food scene! This would suit a solid and experienced Sous Chef looking to take on a 1st Head Chef position. 


This Gastropub has a great local trade and a good name so you have a good base to start from and the Owner is happy to fully support the Head Chef to take this forward and reach new food levels!


The Head Chef will take over a kitchen currently serving around 450 covers per week with lunches around 30-40 and dinners up to 100. We are looking for an ambitious head chef who will be keen to raise these levels through good solid food offers.


Using the best fresh local produce and free reign on suppliers you can design and write exciting menus to showcase your skills and ability. As well as usual favorites you can bring different specials and new menu items.



The kitchen is open 7 days per week so the Head Chef should expect to work around 48 hours per week and have 2 full days off together, You will need to have good knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety and be able to lead a team to maintain quality and standards.



If you are an enthusiastic Head Chef or Sous Chef with Gastropub Experience then Please send me your CV if this sounds like you and you want to know more! This role is available immediately so don't delay in sending over your application. BOH1