Head Chef (London)

honest greens; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fast-casual restaurant brand is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure culinary excellence. This role involves managing a dynamic kitchen team, optimizing costs, and adhering to food safety standards. Join a passionate and unique team committed to revolutionizing the restaurant industry through ethical and organic food practices. If you have a strong culinary background and a desire to inspire others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a family spirit that challenges the status quo and embraces culinary innovation.

Benefits

Free daily food

Internal growth opportunities

Unique team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in kitchen management within hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Lead and train the kitchen team to maintain a productive environment.
• Control kitchen budget and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Cooking Techniques

Cost Control

Job description

We are Honest Greens, an innovative, passionate and rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant lifestyle brand with a mission: revolutionizing the restaurant industry and democratizing Real Food. Daily, throughout our 32 restaurants across Spain and Portugal, our hundreds of staff produce delicious food from products that are ethically sourced, organic whenever possible, unprocessed, and free of artificial preservatives, additives or refined sugars.

We are currently looking for a Head Chef who will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, ensuring operational excellence, dish quality, and adherence to brand standards. They will supervise the kitchen team, control costs, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Kitchen Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in service.
• Team Management: Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Cost and Supplier Management: Control the kitchen budget, optimizing costs without compromising quality.
• Safety and Hygiene: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and occupational risk prevention.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in similar positions within the hospitality industry.
• Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques and team management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of cost control, recipe costing, and food safety regulations.
• Passion for gastronomy and culinary innovation.

Free daily food in our restaurants.

Internal growth opportunities.

International, open-minded and unique team.

Why Join Honest Greens?

We can make the impossible possible.

We are rebels! We can change the world.

We challenge the status quo.

Family Spirit.

Surprise and delight.

Do you want to join our REAL FOOD REVOLUTION?