



Head Chef – EADN St Paul’s
Location: St Paul’s, London
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
EADN St Paul’s is looking for an experienced, passionate, and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality dining environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food and maintaining the highest kitchen standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operation.
* Create, develop, and cost innovative dishes and recipes in line with the EADN brand.
* Design, review, and update seasonal menus while maintaining consistency and quality.
* Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
* Recruit, train, mentor, and develop all kitchen staff to ensure consistency in food preparation and service.
* Deliver regular training to kitchen staff on recipes, food presentation, food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
* Manage kitchen rotas, performance, and staff development.
* Oversee stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and minimise food waste.
* Monitor food costs, labour costs, and achieve agreed GP targets.
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
* Ensure full compliance with all Food Safety, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, HACCP, allergen management, and Environmental Health regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation at all times.
* Ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready and compliant with all statutory requirements.
* Work closely with senior management to continuously improve the food offering and overall guest experience.
* Lead by example, maintaining professionalism and high standards at all times.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef.
* Fluent in spoken and written English.
* Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
* Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
* Strong knowledge of UK Food Safety legislation, HACCP principles, allergen regulations, and Environmental Health requirements.
* Proven ability to maintain full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards during inspections and day-to-day operations.
* Experience creating and costing menus, dishes, and recipes.
* Proven experience training, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
* Strong understanding of stock control, ordering, food cost management, waste reduction, and kitchen budgeting.
* Ability to manage staff rotas and performance.
* High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional food quality and customer service.
* Right to work in the UK.
Working Hours
* Full-time – 40 hours per week.
* Mandatory working days: Thursday to Sunday.
* Mondays: The restaurant is closed unless operating for Bank Holidays or special events. The successful candidate must be available to work on these occasions.
* Annual leave during mandatory working days (Thursday–Sunday) must be approved in advance.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum.
* Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week).
* Opportunity to lead the kitchen at one of London’s exciting dining destinations.
* Career development and progression opportunities.
* Supportive management team.
* Staff benefits and employee discounts.
2-3 Old Change Court, EC4M 8EN, London

Restaurant • 51-250 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde agosto, 2026
EADN St Paul’s offers a vibrant, fast-paced and exciting working environment where no two days are the same. We value teamwork, excellent customer service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.
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