Head Chef - Uxbridge

About the RoleWe''re looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen in a vibrant, fast-paced caf environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader as a Head Chef who thrives on delivering great food, inspiring a team, and running a commercially successful kitchen. You''ll play a key role in shaping our client''s food offering, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while hitting key financial targets. What You''ll Be DoingLeading, motivating, and developing a high-performing kitchen teamTaking full ownership of kitchen operations, from prep to serviceCreating and evolving menus that excite our customers and suit a leisure environmentManaging kitchen budgets, including food costs, labour, and waste controlDriving consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishesPlanning staff rotas in line with business needsBuilding strong relationships with suppliers and managing stock effectivelyEnsuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standardsWorking closely with front-of-house to deliver a great all-round customer experienceWhat We''re Looking ForProven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume caf or casual dining environmentA strong leader who can inspire, coach, and develop a teamCommercially aware with experience managing budgets and kitchen KPIsCalm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy leisure settingPassion for food, quality, and customer ..... full job details .....