Chef

About Us

The Raven is a vibrant, independent pub located in the heart of Tower Bridge, just moments from one of London's most iconic landmarks.

We're a busy, lively venue with a strong local following, a fantastic atmosphere and a passion for delivering great food, drinks and hospitality. From traditional pub favourites to private parties and events, we're proud to offer a welcoming experience for locals and visitors alike.

We're now looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and talented Chef to join our kitchen team.

The Role

We're looking for a passionate Chef who takes pride in producing delicious, high-quality pub food and thrives in a busy kitchen environment.

You'll be working as part of a friendly, hardworking team, helping to deliver consistently excellent dishes while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, has a genuine love for food and wants to be part of a growing independent hospitality group.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes to a consistently excellent standard.
• Deliver efficient food service during busy lunch, dinner and event periods.
• Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Follow food safety procedures, including HACCP, allergen management and temperature controls.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Ensure portion control and consistency across all dishes.
• Support the preparation and delivery of food for private functions, parties and special events.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal specials and menu development.
• Take pride in your work and help create a positive, supportive kitchen environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Chef in a pub, restaurant or similarly busy kitchen.
• Is passionate about producing fresh, delicious and well-presented food.
• Can work confidently and efficiently under pressure.
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Is organised, reliable and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Works well as part of a team and has a positive, can-do attitude.
• Is flexible and happy to work evenings, weekends and busy periods.
• Has a genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and delivering a great customer experience.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming team.
• The opportunity to work in a lively, established pub in a fantastic central London location.
• Opportunities for career progression within our growing independent pub group.
• The chance to contribute to menu development and seasonal specials.
• A workplace where hard work, initiative and commitment are recognised and appreciated.

Join Our Team!

At The Raven, we believe great pubs are built on great people. We're looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for good food, great hospitality and being part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do.

If you're a talented Chef looking for your next opportunity in a busy, independent London pub, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From £14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person