Head Chef Smokehouse

Head Chef Smokehouse

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000, with room for discussion
Style: Smokehouse pub operation
We are looking for a hands-on Head Chef for a unique smokehouse pub in Marylebone.
The site has a distinctive smokehouse style, with straightforward plating, strong guest appeal and a menu that stands out from the usual pub offer. The kitchen is compact, split across two areas, so this role needs a chef who understands how to deliver volume from a small space.
The business is currently doing around £14,000 per week in food sales, with room to keep growing.
This would suit a Head Chef who is:
Hands-on and comfortable leading from the front
Strong on service control, organisation and kitchen standards
Experienced in busy pub, casual dining, smokehouse or fresh food operations
Used to getting volume out of a smaller kitchen
Calm, practical and able to command a team
Commercially aware, with good control of waste, labour and GP
Happy working in a site where the offer is unique but not overcomplicated
You will be leading a kitchen team of around 6 people in total.
The menu already has a clear identity. The business does not need someone looking to change everything. It needs someone who can improve what is there, sharpen the standards and keep the kitchen moving in the right direction.
This is a very hands-on site with a compact kitchen set-up.
What we are looking for:
Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
Background in pubs, smokehouse, BBQ, fresh food or casual premium dining
Strong service leadership
Ability to manage a small team with confidence
Good understanding of prep, stock, ordering and kitchen systems
Comfortable with busy services and limited space
Someone who wants ownership and can bring stability
This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef who wants a distinctive venue, a strong food identity and a role where they can make a real impact without overcomplicating the offer. xwzovoh
Apply today or send your CV to Stuart Campbell at COREcruitment.