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Chef / Kitchen Lead - SJH Pubs - London

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Chef Wanted – Join Our Brilliant Pub Team! | Competitive Pay | Great Team | Career Development
We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Chef / Kitchen Lead to join the team at Camden Road Arms, NW1
As an important part of our pub team, you’ll be responsible for helping us deliver fantastic food and great experiences for our guests. From preparing and cooking quality dishes to maintaining excellent standards in the kitchen, you’ll take pride in everything that leaves the pass.
We’re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and a real passion for hospitality. This isn’t just about cooking great food — it’s about being part of a successful pub and helping create a place that our customers love to visit.
What you’ll be doing
As our Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard.
  • Delivering great presentation, quality and portion control.
  • Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service.
  • Managing food preparation and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
  • Following all food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures.
  • Completing food safety checks and maintaining accurate records.
  • Supporting stock control, ordering and reducing unnecessary waste.
  • Working closely with the management and front-of-house teams.
  • Supporting other members of the kitchen team and helping create a positive working environment.

What we’re looking for
You don’t necessarily need years of experience in a senior kitchen — we’re more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, passion and ability.
Ideally, you’ll:

  • Have previous experience working in a busy kitchen.
  • Be passionate about producing great-quality food.
  • Be able to stay calm and organised during busy services.
  • Have a good understanding of food hygiene and allergen requirements.
  • Take pride in maintaining high standards.
  • Be reliable, hardworking and a great team player.
  • Be confident working independently when required.

Why join us?
We believe great pubs are built by great people. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
We offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Flexible working patterns.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to develop your career within the hospitality industry.
  • A supportive and friendly team environment.
  • Staff benefits where applicable.
  • The chance to have a real input into the food offer and success of the pub.

Ready to get cooking?
If you’re passionate about food, enjoy being part of a busy team and want to work in a pub where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and tell us a little about yourself and your kitchen experience.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
  • Salary
    £38,000 – £40,000 yearly

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Pub • 1-10 Employees

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SJH Pubs is an independent company with over 10 years experience in running community and local pubs. We thrive on great customer experiences, genuinely love hospitality and creating welcoming environments to keep our clientele coming back.

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