Head Chef

Salary:

£45,000

£52,000 DOE + benefitsLocation: Brooke 3335 Abbeville Road, Clapham, SW4 9LAStart: September onwardsAbout BrookeBrooke opened late 2023 on Abbeville Road and has rapidly secured its place among Londons standout dining destinations. Celebrated for creative twists on classic fine dining and championing British, seasonal produce, Brooke ranked

No.?87 in the Top 100 UK Gastropubs

list in 2025 and has many more awards on the shelf since opening.Sister venue Brook House (Fulham) backs Brookes pedigree, having earned 2?AA Rosettes and multiple team-of-the-year honours, Best of South West LDN and Estrella Top50 - Gastropubs.Our ambition:To build on this momentum and propel Brooke towards greater recognitionAwards, accolades, and rapid culinary evolutionwith the right Head Chef guiding its kitchen.The roleYou will work closely with the Group Executive Chef to shape Brookes signature menu style. With our frequently changing, seasonally-led

la carte offerings, youll drive innovation, consistency, and excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and refine seasonal

la carte menus that reflect Brookes creative yet classic British approach and maintain award-worthy standards.Collaborate with the Group Executive Chef to build Brookes signature food identity and strategy.Recruit, inspire, and nurture a career-driven kitchen brigadeas Brooke embarks on its exciting next chapter.Execute rigorous cost management: GP, yields, stock, portion control, and waste minimisation.Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergens, COSHH, and EHO standards.Preferable: proficient with Alert65.What You BringDemonstrated Head Chef or strong Senior Sous experience in Londons fresh-food kitchens (gastropub, modern British, fine dining), ideally with accolades or strong recognition.A refined portfolio of seasonal dishes balancing innovation, consistency, margin, and execution.Proven leadership: confident at the pass, skilled at mentoring, and dedicated to building a resilient, ambitious team.Strong commercial acumen and operational precision.Rewards and Progression£45,000£52,000 annual salary (based on experience).Quarterly performance-linked bonus structure post-probationary period.Meals on duty, staff dining perks, and access to supplier trips and development opportunities.Full soft and hard systems supportfrom Alert65 to HACCP, plus mentorship from the Group Executive Chef and Operations Manager.

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