



Role Overview
Sohaila is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organised Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive continuous culinary innovation. This role focuses on delivering exceptional Middle Eastern–inspired dishes, revisiting and evolving the menu, and implementing a partial menu restructure to elevate the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
Menu Development & Innovation
● Lead on menu ideation, development, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on seasonal, sustainable, and culturally rooted flavours.
● Conduct ongoing menu reviews and partial restructuring to maintain freshness, creativity, and consistency.
Introduce innovative dishes and techniques to keep Sohaila’s culinary identity evolving.
● Work closely with the senior team to ensure menu changes align with brand ethos and business goals.
Kitchen Leadership
● Manage all daily kitchen operations to the highest professional standard.
Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain exceptional food production and service.
● Uphold kitchen discipline, cleanliness, and adherence to hospitality and food-safety regulations.
● Oversee stock levels, ordering, supplier relationships, rotas and cost control.
Quality & Service
● Guarantee consistent dish quality, portion control, plating standards, and taste excellence.
● Implement and maintain high-level kitchen systems, processes, and SOPs.
Ensure smooth execution during service, communicating effectively with the FOH team.
Fat Macy’s Programme
● Support and mentor trainees as part of Fat Macy’s social-impact model.
● Help deliver a positive training environment that builds culinary skills, confidence, and employability.
Work collaboratively with the programme lead to integrate trainees into kitchen operations safely and effectively.
Health, Safety & Compliance
● Maintain full compliance with food hygiene, allergen management, HACCP, and EHO standards.
● Ensure kitchen equipment is well-maintained, safe, and properly used by all staff.
Team & Culture
● Foster a supportive, inclusive, and professional kitchen culture in line with Sohaila and Fat Macy’s values.
● Participate actively in team meetings, training, and development initiatives.
● Lead by example, demonstrating passion, care, and respect in all aspects of the role.
Perks:
● Wine at cost price
● 25% off eating in the restaurant
and more!
232 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PJ, London

Restaurant • 11-50 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde diciembre, 2025
Created by Fat Macy’s, we are a restaurant & natural wine bar, serving contemporary Lebanese inspired + Middle Eastern small plates. Our unique model supports Londoners living in temporary accommodation to move on from hostels.
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