Head Chef – Modern British Brasserie
Location: North West London
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + Benefits
Full-time | Permanent
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a vibrant and stylish modern British brasserie in North West London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Head Chef who combines strong culinary skills with excellent leadership and a genuine passion for seasonal British cooking. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the kitchen, working closely with the senior management team to develop a fresh, appealing food offering while maintaining consistently high standards across every service.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall running of the kitchen, from menu development and supplier relationships through to team leadership, food quality and financial performance.
You will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a professional kitchen brigade.
- Create and deliver modern British menus using high-quality, seasonal ingredients.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Take responsibility for kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control and GP.
- Manage food costs, labour and waste effectively.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health and hygiene regulations.
- Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to drive the success of the restaurant.
- Build a positive, professional and well-organised kitchen culture.
- Ensure the kitchen delivers an excellent experience throughout busy lunch, dinner and weekend services.
About You
We are looking for a confident and inspiring Head Chef with proven experience in a high-quality modern British restaurant, brasserie, gastro pub or similar busy hospitality environment.
You will be:
- A strong and supportive leader who knows how to get the best from a team.
- Passionate about British produce, seasonality and modern cooking.
- Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of GP, labour and kitchen costs.
- Calm and organised under pressure.
- Hands-on, creative and passionate about maintaining high standards.
- Experienced in managing a busy kitchen and developing a strong brigade.
- Comfortable taking ownership of menus and the overall culinary direction of the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000, depending on experience.
- The opportunity to make your mark on an established and exciting North West London brasserie.
- Creative freedom to develop seasonal menus and shape the food offering.
- A supportive senior management team.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- A professional, friendly and ambitious working environment.
If you are an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to lead a talented team while putting your own stamp on a modern British brasserie, we would love to hear from you.