Head Chef

Head ChefAbout HeardHeard is a new smashed burger concept from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After years in fine dining, Jordan brings chef-level skill, bold flavour, and premium ingredients to smash burgers - served fast and without compromise. Following a year touring the UKs biggest events, Heard has landed in Borough with its first restaurant, pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with low-intervention wines and local craft beers. Heard is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining.Role OverviewAs Head chef, youll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our Borough site - leading the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving performance across service, operations and financials. Youll set the tone for energy, quality, and culture every shift, working closely with central teams to bring the Heard vision to life.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the team to consistently deliver high-energy, high-quality service with speed, warmth, and precision.Take full responsibility for rota planning, labour control, ordering, stock, and PandL performance.Build, coach and retain a high-performing team who embody Heards values.Own daily briefings and ensure everyone is aligned on service standards, product knowledge, and goals.Create a welcoming, professional environment where guests and staff feel genuinely cared for.Collaborate with the culinary, ops and marketing teams to improve performance, guest experience, and site-level execution.What Youll BringProven experience as a HC or strong SC in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or premium fast-casual environment.Excellent leadership and coaching skills - you know how to get the best out of a team.Strong proven understanding of hospitality operations - confident with PandL, stock, scheduling, and compliance.Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and obsessed with delivering greatWhat We Offer£45,000 - £55,000 per annum including service charge (DOE)5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays)Free meals during shiftsStaff discounts and socialsDirect involvement in shaping one of Londons most exciting food brandsOngoing training and internal progression opportunitiesWhy Work With UsCareer Progression - Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunitiesCompetitive Compensation - Competitive pay and transparent troncWork-Life Balance - Respectful rota planning and fair schedulingDevelopment Opportunities - Ongoing learning and leadership exposureInclusive Culture - Diverse, welcoming, and people-first ..... full job details .....