We're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Gina.
Gina is an independent, chef-owned neighbourhood restaurant in Chingford, founded by Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano. Since opening, we've been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand and named Best Local Restaurant in London by The Good Food Guide, but we still feel like we're only getting started.
Our food is generous, seasonal and ingredient-led: proper cooking, great produce and dishes people genuinely want to come back and eat. We work closely with excellent suppliers and producers, and we're looking for a Head Chef who shares that approach while bringing their own ideas, personality and ambition to the restaurant.
This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a successful kitchen and help shape the next chapter of Gina. We want someone who is excited by the cooking, but equally passionate about building a brilliant team, developing young chefs and creating a calm, organised and enjoyable kitchen.
We're looking for someone with confidence, curiosity and high standards — ambitious without ego, commercially aware and, above all, someone who really loves restaurants.
If you're looking for a Head Chef role where you can make a real mark on an independent restaurant and be part of something that is still growing, we'd love to hear from you.
Hunt down and recruit head chef talents with a flair for fine dining
Orchestrate the team's daily hustle, ensuring everyone dances to the same beat
Work your culinary magic by whipping up delicious dishes
Rally the kitchen crew and steer them towards culinary greatness
Unleash your creativity to invent trendy and mouth-watering dishes
Bring your brilliant ideas to the table and spice up our menu
Sync up team efforts to make kitchen operations seamless and smooth
Keep the kitchen spotless and maintain those top-notch hygiene standards
Uphold the quality of each dish to meet our lofty expectations
Craft work schedules that keep the team happy and productive
Crunch numbers like a pro to keep costs in check and budgets balanced
You've got Level 2 hygiene certification and hands-on experience as a head chef, and you're a pro at food costing and management
You've rocked a similar role before, so you're bringing professional experience to the table
Cooking isn't just something you do; it's something you love with all your heart
You can chat with anyone, anytime, anywhere—strong communication skills are a must!
You're the dependable type who can be counted on no matter what
Commitment isn't just a word for you; it's a promise you live by
Adaptability is your middle name; you're as flexible as our menu specials!
£52,000–£58,000 per year including tronc, depending on experience
Paid overtime
Regular, predictable time off — Gina is closed Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays
A flexible rota and a genuine focus on work-life balance
Creative input into menus and the future direction of the restaurant
The opportunity to work directly with excellent producers and suppliers
Producer and supplier trips
Wine training and tastings
Staff dining discount
Friends & family discount
Wine at cost price
Subsidised chef shoes
Staff coffee on tap
A small, supportive, owner-led team
Genuine opportunity to grow with the restaurant and make the kitchen your own
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head chef in London employer: Gina Restaurant
At Gina, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values passion and precision in every dish served. Located in the heart of Chingford, our restaurant offers not only competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth but also a chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join us as we continue to build a community-focused dining experience where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
