HEAD CHEF, FRESH FOOD, DAYTIME OPERATION New

HEAD CHEF, FRESH FOOD, DAYTIME OPERATION
King’s Cross, London
£45,000 – £50,000 (+ tronc, approx £2,000-£3,000)

A rare opportunity for a Head Chef to take the lead in a quality, fresh-food kitchen in King’s Cross, with a Monday to Friday daytime operation.

This is a role built around great food, great people and a strong work-life balance.

The kitchen has a busy breakfast and lunch trade, with occasional events and private functions adding variety. You’ll be leading from the front in an open kitchen, working with fresh ingredients and a menu that puts quality and simplicity at the centre.

And the best part?

You’ll be finished in the afternoon.

THE ROLE

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen and its day-to-day operation.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading a small, fresh-food kitchen
• Delivering a high-quality breakfast and lunch service
• Maintaining strong food standards and consistency
• Working closely with the wider management team
• Managing ordering, GP, stock and kitchen controls
• Developing and refining the menu with support from the Executive Chef
• Leading occasional events and functions
• Training and developing the kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Creating a positive kitchen culture where people enjoy coming to work

The kitchen operates Monday to Friday, with service finishing at around 4pm.

No late nights. No regular weekends.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for a chef who genuinely enjoys fresh food and a hands-on kitchen.

You’ll ideally be:

• An experienced Head Chef from a smaller, fresh-food operation
• Confident running a kitchen independently
• Strong across breakfast and lunch service
• Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment
• Passionate about fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch
• Commercially aware and confident managing kitchen costs
• A natural leader who enjoys developing people
• Organised, hands-on and calm under pressure

We’re also very open to hearing from experienced Sous Chefs who are ready to take their first Head Chef position.

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to step up, you’ll receive strong support from an experienced Executive Chef who will work with you as you develop into the role.

WHY THIS ROLE?

• £45,000 – £50,000 package
• Monday to Friday
• Daytime hours
• Kitchen closes around 4pm
• Strong breakfast and lunch trade
• Fresh-food menu
• Open kitchen
• Occasional events rather than a regular events operation
• Direct support from an experienced Executive Chef
• Genuine opportunity to develop and progress
• A business with further growth planned
• A strong people-first culture

This is a role for someone who wants to lead a kitchen, cook great food and have a life outside of work.

If you’re an established Head Chef looking for a better quality of life, or a strong Sous Chef who feels ready to step up, we’d love to hear from you.