Head Chef | High-Volume Premium Hospitality Venue | Hackney, East London | Excellent Salary + Bonus Potential

Lead the kitchen at one of East London's busiest and most established hospitality destinations.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of a high-volume, quality-led food operation in the heart of Hackney. This is a rare chance to join a unique venue that combines all-day dining, private events, hospitality and culture under one roof, serving exceptional food in a fast-paced environment.

The venue serves around 500 covers each day, alongside a thriving private events business catering for everything from intimate celebrations to canapé receptions and bespoke events for up to 1,000 guests. You will lead a brigade of around 12 chefs, working closely with the wider management team to deliver consistently high standards across every service.

The food offering centres around modern European cuisine with an all-day dining concept, making this an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef who enjoys variety and thrives in a busy operation.

What you will be doing

• Leading and developing a team of around 12 chefs
• Driving consistency, quality and attention to detail across every service
• Managing rotas, labour costs and kitchen productivity
• Taking ownership of food safety, HACCP and EHO compliance
• Controlling GP, stock and kitchen budgets
• Working closely with the senior management team to support a successful hospitality operation
• Delivering exceptional food for both daily service and large-scale private events

What we are looking for

• Current Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Proven experience leading high-volume, quality-led kitchens
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials including GP, labour and cost control
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Calm leadership style with the ability to perform under pressure
• Passion for developing people and maintaining high standards

What is on offer

• Salary Up to 50,000 plus approx £12,000–£15,000 Tronc
• Opportunity to lead a well-established, high-profile hospitality venue
• Large, well-supported kitchen brigade
• Diverse operation combining restaurant service with premium events
• Autonomy to lead, develop your team and make a real impact
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing hospitality business

If you are an experienced Head Chef looking for a role where no two days are the same, and you enjoy leading large teams while delivering quality at scale, we would love to hear from you.