Head Chef

Job Title:         Head Chef

H&C Solutions are proudly partnering with a stunning gastro pub in North London, seeking an entrepreneurial and inspiring Head Chef to lead a small, dedicated kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative chef who thrives in a hands?on, open?plan kitchen environment and enjoys putting their own stamp on a menu. The pub features a charming upstairs dining room seating 25–30 guests, alongside a vibrant main bar area offering elevated snacks and classic pub favourites. The menu showcases beautifully presented British and European dishes, much?loved pub classics, and a celebrated Sunday lunch that keeps guests returning week after week. We are looking for a Head Chef who brings passion, leadership, and a genuine love for seasonal, flavour?driven cooking—someone who can help shape the food identity of this already well?loved neighbourhood venue.

Head Chef Benefits:

• A competitive salary starting at £55,000 per annum
• Autonomy of the menus, working closely with passionate owners.
• Holiday, sick pay and generous pension schemes.
• You will be working for the flagship site of a growing gastro pub – this role could evolve into a more senior / group role.

Head Chef Requirements:

• A talented and passionate Head Chef who takes genuine pride in producing exceptional gastro?pub dishes.
• A creative chef who enjoys developing new menus, designing specials, and putting their own signature on the food offering.
• A calm, collected and confident leader who thrives in a small team environment and feels comfortable interacting with guests in an open?plan kitchen.