Head Chef

Head Chef

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Houston & Hawkes | Mayfair, London | £48,000 £50,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
A rare opportunity to lead a prestigious hospitality operation in the heart of Mayfair.
Houston & Hawkes are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to take ownership of an established, high-profile site, delivering an ambitious food offering spanning retail, hospitality and refined dining. This is a role for a chef who combines creativity with commercial awareness, leadership with attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences every day.
From shaping menus and developing your team to driving standards and innovation, you will have the opportunity to influence every aspect of the food operation. This is more than a Head Chef position it is an opportunity to leave your mark on one of Houston & Hawkes' most exciting London locations.
Set within one of London's most prestigious postcodes, this role offers the rare combination of creative ownership, professional autonomy and genuine work-life balance.
THE ROLE
Leading all kitchen operations across retail dining, hospitality and fine dining
Designing innovative seasonal menus that showcase quality, creativity and sustainability
Recruiting, developing and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team
Driving food quality, consistency and presentation across every service
Managing food costs, GP, stock control and kitchen budgets
Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
Ensuring exemplary food safety, allergen management and compliance standards
Continuously evolving the food offer and creating memorable dining experiences
ABOUT YOU
Proven experience as a Head Chef or accomplished Senior Sous Chef
Strong background across hospitality, retail dining and fine dining environments
A natural leader who develops people and builds high-performing teams
Passionate about food, innovation and exceptional guest experiences
Commercially aware with strong financial and operational management skills
Organised, detail-oriented and confident working within premium environments
Excited by the opportunity to lead and develop a prestigious Mayfair operation
WHAT WE OFFER
£48,000 £50,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern
Creative ownership within a prestigious Mayfair site
Opportunity to shape and develop an already successful food operation
Free meals at work
Contributory pension and life assurance (2 salary)
Employee Assistance Programme
Day off on your birthday
Membership of CODE Hospitality
Summer & Christmas parties, recognition schemes and people awards
Training, development and genuine career progression opportunities
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer, recently ranked No.14 in the Top 30 Best Companies to Work for in Hospitality and a certified B Corp. We are passionate about vibrant, creative and sustainable hospitality experiences, investing in talented people and creating environments where they can thrive. xwzovoh

This is a rare opportunity to leave your mark on one of London's most prestigious hospitality operations.