Head chef- Pub in London

Are you a passionate Head Chef who loves everything about great British pub food, seasonal menus and creating food that keeps the locals coming back for more?
Change Hospitality is working with a fantastic neighbourhood pub in the heart of East Dulwich to find an ambitious and talented Head Chef to lead its kitchen team.
This is a brilliant opportunity to take the reins of a well-established, characterful London pub with a fantastic local following, a lively atmosphere and plenty going on throughout the week.
Think traditional pub charm, a buzzing local crowd, a strong food offering and a venue that caters for everything from midweek lunches and after-work drinks to busy weekends, Sunday roasts and private events.
The Role
We're looking for a Head Chef who can bring personality, creativity and consistency to the kitchen. Someone who understands what makes a great neighbourhood pub tick and can deliver food that is both accessible and exciting.
The food offering centres around quality British pub classics, seasonal dishes, popular small plates and, of course, a seriously good Sunday roast. You'll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the menu, keeping things fresh, relevant and appealing to a broad local audience.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment.
Driving the food offering, developing seasonal menus and introducing exciting specials.
Delivering consistently high-quality pub food across lunch, dinner and busy weekend services.
Taking ownership of the Sunday roast offering and making it a real destination for the local community.
Managing food GP, labour costs, stock control and kitchen budgets.
Maintaining exceptional standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
Working closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to drive the overall success of the business.
Catering for private functions, parties and events alongside the everyday pub operation.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Head Chef or an established Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
Has a genuine passion for British pub food and understands the importance of quality, consistency and value.
Is creative and commercially minded, with a good understanding of menu development and food costs.
Is a natural leader who can build, develop and inspire a kitchen team.
Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and leads from the front during service.
Takes pride in their kitchen, their food and the experience they deliver to guests.
Has the personality and energy to become part of a much-loved local pub.
What's On Offer?
Salary: £50,000 per annum
The opportunity to lead the kitchen of a fantastic established neighbourhood pub.
Creative input and the opportunity to develop the food offering.
A great local customer base and a varied, lively business.
A supportive management team and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Long-term career development opportunities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

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