Head Chef-Pub Kitchen

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef for a new opening. Job Title: Head Chef Location: Rooftop Restaurant – Covent Garden Reports To: Executive Chef Overview We’re looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our standout seafood and vegetable restaurant in central London. With stunning views and an open, lively atmosphere, this unique restaurant will celebrate the best of British waters and the freshest seasonal produce, cooked simply and beautifully. Think oysters, day boat fish, vibrant vegetables, and clever plant-based dishes – all designed to pair perfectly with the beers brewed on-site. You’ll lead a team of 12 chefs in one of the most exciting food and drink projects in the city. Lead all kitchen operations for the 5th floor restaurant, delivering consistent, high-quality food during busy daily service Create dishes that pair with brewed beers, from briny oysters and grilled fish to roasted veg and fermented elements Manage, train, and inspire a team of 12 chefs, setting the tone for a positive and professional kitchen culture Work in collaboration with the Executive Chef, Head Pastry Chef, and other Head Chefs on-site as part of a cohesive leadership team Manage kitchen stocks, ordering, GP, training plans, and rota efficiency. Proven experience leading a high-quality, high-volume kitchen, ideally with a seafood or produce-led focus Someone who’s excited by beer and food pairings and wants to help shape a restaurant with a unique point of view. Lead a rooftop kitchen in one of London’s most exciting hospitality launches. Help define a new style of food and beer experience Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers