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Head Chef – The Duke of Saint Albans | £45,000

Location: The Duke of Saint Albans, near Hampstead Heath, London
Salary: £45,000 per annum + £4,500 annual stock based bonus + share of tips
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Earning Potential: A good Head Chef can expect to earn in the region of £52,000 per year including stock based bonus and tips.

Head Chef Wanted – Join Grace Land Group

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and hands-on Head Chef to join the team at The Duke of Saint Albans, our busy gastro pub located close to Hampstead Heath.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce, enjoys the buzz of a busy pub kitchen and takes real pride in producing excellent food.

You will take ownership of the kitchen, lead and develop your team, and work closely with the management team to deliver a consistently high-quality food offering.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, understands the importance of quality and consistency, and has the leadership skills to create a positive, well-organised and successful kitchen.

About The Duke of Saint Albans

The Duke of Saint Albans is a busy gastro pub with a strong focus on quality food, great drinks and genuine hospitality.

Located close to Hampstead Heath, we’re looking for a Head Chef who can take our kitchen to the next level — someone who is as comfortable leading a team and managing the numbers as they are getting stuck into service and cooking great food.

We predominantly work with fresh produce and are looking for a chef who shares our passion for quality ingredients and well-executed, seasonal cooking.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

● Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team

● Running smooth and efficient kitchen services

● Producing consistently high-quality food using predominantly fresh produce

● Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency

● Working with the management team to develop seasonal menus and daily specials

● Managing food ordering, stock control and kitchen administration

● Managing food costs, GP and minimising waste

● Creating and managing kitchen rotas

● Training and developing junior chefs

● Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards

● Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and well maintained

● Working closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team

● Leading by example and creating a positive working environment

About You

You will ideally be an experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step in their career.

We’re looking for someone who has:

● Previous experience running or leading a busy professional kitchen

● A genuine passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients

● Strong kitchen management and organisational skills

● Good knowledge of food costs, GP, ordering and stock control

● Experience managing, training and developing a kitchen team

● The ability to stay calm and positive during busy services

● High standards and excellent attention to detail

● A strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health & safety

● A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate, reliable, commercially aware and a natural leader who wants to build something great with us.

What We Offer

● £45,000 per annum salary

● up to £4,500 annual bonus

● Share of tips

● 40-hour working week

● Potential earnings of around £52,000 per year including stock based bonus and tips, depending on performance and service charge levels

● Paid day off on your birthday

● Staff drinks

● Staff discount across the Grace Land Group

● Cycle to Work Scheme

● Opportunities for career development and progression within the group

● The chance to work with predominantly fresh produce

● A supportive, independent pub group with a strong focus on quality and hospitality

About Grace Land Group

Grace Land Group Limited is an independent London pub group with a collection of distinctive pubs, bars and a brewery across North and East London.

Our venues include:

● The Duke of Saint Albans – near Hampstead Heath

● The Earl of Essex – Islington

● The Bethnal Green Tavern – Bethnal Green

● The Black Heart – Camden

● The Red Hand – Dalston

● Saint Monday Brewery – London Fields

● The Axe – Stoke Newington

Each venue has its own personality, but we’re united by a passion for great hospitality, quality food and drink, and creating places that people genuinely want to spend time in.

Joining Grace Land Group means becoming part of a growing independent group where there are opportunities to develop your career and move between venues as the business grows.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge, want a 40-hour working week, and are excited by the opportunity to lead a busy kitchen focused on fresh, quality food, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us a little about yourself and your experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person