Head Chef - Japanese Casual Dining Group

Lavoro Hospitality

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Central London, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Our client is looking for a Head Chef for their fast-growing casual dining restaurant group which focuses on Japanese cuisine. Our client already has sites around the UK and plans to increase by 5 sites over the next 18 months.

The role would suit a Sous Chef looking to step up as all processes, policies and systems are in place together with specifications for all dishes on the standardised menu.

As a Head Chef you will manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and lead a Back of House team. You will also ensure the quality of the food and service is up to brand standards whilst developing the team and maintaining high quality safety standards in the restaurant.


Job Description for the Head Chef

·Lead the kitchen team in delivering an outstanding level of service

·Manage budgets, rotas and GP in keeping with the set targets

·Ensure the highest level of compliance regarding Health & Safety regulations

·Develop, drive and inspire the kitchen team in a calm and professional manner

·Manage and maintain an excellent stock control and wastage records

·Flexibility regarding working days and hours is a key requirement


What’s on offer

·Salary on offer is £12.21 per hour during probation and £13.21 per hour after probation (including tronc)

·48 hours per week

·28 days holiday a year including 8 bank holidays

·Career Development and training opportunities

·Chance to work in a fast-growing group

About this role

Summary

Manage kitchen operations, lead team, ensure food quality and safety standards.

Job title

Head Chef

Experience level

senior level

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Central London, remote work not specified

Salary

£12.21-£13.21 per hour

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

kitchen managementfood safetyteam leadershipbudget management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

japanese cuisinekitchen managementfood safetymenu development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Central London, London, ON, Canada

On-site City