Permanent

Head Chef

H&C Solutions

London, SW1H 0DB

Competitive

Posted: 05 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 03 September 2026

Ref: JOB-6202

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About the Role

H&C Solutions is recruiting a permanent Head Chef to lead a brigade of six at a two-storey gastro pub in London. The ground floor serves elevated British classics, while the upstairs dining room offers modern French cuisine. This role requires an accomplished chef to oversee a seasonally driven menu, working with trusted suppliers and emphasising French technique and provenance. The kitchen typically handles 20+ covers at lunch and around 80 at dinner, operating with a calm, quality-focused rhythm. You will shape the culinary direction and manage daily operations. A competitive salary is offered. This position suits a leader with strong organisational skills and a passion for refined, ingredient-led cooking.

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Handamp;C Solutions is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a beautifully appointed two£storey gastro pub. The ground floor delivers elevated British pub classics, while the upstairs dining room showcases refined, modern French cuisine. We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead a brigade of six and drive the continued evolution of a thoughtful, seasonally led menu.

The pub operates with a calm, quality£focused rhythm, typically serving 20+ covers at lunch and around 80 covers at dinner. The kitchen works closely with trusted suppliers, producing dishes rooted in French technique, seasonality, and a deep respect for provenance.

Head Chef Benefits:

A genuine opportunity to shape the culinary direction of an established, quality£focused restaurant
andpound;65,000 per annum
A stable, well£regarded business with strong repeat custom
Clear progression pathways and the chance to build your profile
Generous food and drink discounts
Cycle£to£work and tech schemes
Supportive ownership with a long£term commitment to excellence

Head Chef Requirements:

A driven Head Chef with experience working in award winning gastro pubs or reputable restaurants.
Confident leading a team of six chefs, fostering a calm, collaborative and standards£focused culture
Strong financial acumen andmdash; confident with GP, costing and building commercially viable dishes
Proven ability to run a disciplined kitchen: operations, hygiene, training and development
A natural communicator who enjoys mentoring and elevating both BOH and FOH teams
Passionate about seasonality; ideally previous experience working with British andamp; French cuisine!

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