Head Chef

Head Chef / Lead Chef – Camden

Location: Studio 48, Camden, London
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Studio 48 Camden is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef / Lead Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen operation.

We are a busy bar, restaurant and events venue hosting regular service, private parties, corporate events, group bookings and bottomless brunches. We need someone who can run an organised, fast and efficient kitchen while maintaining excellent food quality and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the kitchen
• Prepare and deliver consistently high-quality food
• Work quickly and efficiently, particularly during busy services
• Lead and manage kitchen staff
• Manage prep, stock, ordering, deliveries and suppliers
• Control food costs, portions and wastage
• Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Manage HACCP, allergens, temperature checks and food safety compliance
• Ensure the kitchen is always ready for Environmental Health inspections
• Plan and prepare for large bookings, parties, brunches and corporate events
• Work with management on menu development and improving food sales

What We're Looking For

You should have strong experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or experienced Lead Chef, ideally within a busy bar, restaurant, pub or events venue.

You must be fast, organised, reliable and able to take ownership without constant supervision. Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, stock control and kitchen management is essential.

We particularly want someone who understands how to produce great-looking, high-quality food quickly and consistently in a busy hospitality environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen at Studio 48 and grow with the business as we continue to expand.

To apply, please send your CV, current availability, expected salary/pay rate and a brief summary of your kitchen management experience.

Immediate availability is an advantage.

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• Do you currently hold and can show a Level 2 or higher Food Safety/Food Hygiene Qualification?
• Have you completed allergen awareness/allergen management training?

Experience:

• Commercial Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person