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Head Chef - La-Yam Rooftop - London

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We’re looking for a talented, creative, and hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at La-Yam — a unique rooftop venue in the heart of Holborn.


La-Yam is a daytime café and co-working space for local professionals, transforming into a vibrant rooftop bar and events venue in the evenings and weekends.


Our food is fresh, bold, and designed for sharing — inspired by Mediterranean and modern healthy cuisine.


This is a key role with real ownership, combining events, daytime dining, and evening service.


What you’ll be responsible for:

  • Curating and delivering events menus (platters, canapés, bowl food)
  • Developing and executing a Sunday BBQ / roast offering
  • Leading the evening menu service (3pm–9pm)
  • Designing a healthy, nutritious lunch buffet for weekday professionals
  • Creating a small bites / sharing menu aligned with the rooftop bar concept
  • Managing kitchen operations, suppliers, and food costs
  • Building systems for consistency, speed, and quality

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has strong experience in events catering, sharing concepts, or modern casual dining
  • Is both creative and commercially aware
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-offering environment
  • Is organised, proactive, and takes full ownership of the kitchen
  • Wants to be part of building a brand from the ground up

What we offer:

  • Full creative input across multiple food concepts
  • A unique rooftop working environment in central London
  • The opportunity to shape and grow with the business
  • Competitive salary (based on experience)

📍 Holborn, London
🕒 Monday–Friday + weekends (events & Sunday concept)
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!


Let’s build something special together.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday
  • Salary
    £16 – £17 hourly
  • Benefits
    Competitive Salary (based on experience)

pin icon229-231 High Holborn, WC1V 7DA, London

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Night club, Cafe, Bar, Restaurant • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026

La-Yam offers a Head Chef real creative control, a supportive team culture, and top-quality ingredients. Lead, innovate, and grow in a kitchen that values excellence, rewards talent, and builds lasting careers, not just a job.

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