Dalston, Hackney
Head Chef – The Good Front Room We are hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Good Front Room. This is a chef led restaurant focused on modern Caribbean food. Bold flavour. Clean execution. High standards. The kitchen is built around the vision of Dom Taylor, winner of Five Star Chef on Netflix, and we are looking for a leader who can help drive that vision forward day to day. You will work closely with Dom on menu development, service delivery, team leadership, and building a serious kitchen culture. The food Modern Caribbean cooking rooted in tradition Small plates and sharing dishes Fresh produce and proper technique Strong focus on flavour, balance, and detail The role You will lead the kitchen and set the standard. You will Lead and manage the daily running of the kitchen Deliver consistent, high quality service Lead and develop the kitchen team Work closely with Dom on menu development and seasonal changes Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Oversee ordering, stock control, and cost management Ensure food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation are always maintained Build a disciplined, positive kitchen culture You should Have strong experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up Be calm and decisive under pressure Have strong leadership and communication skills Care deeply about standards, flavour, and detail Be organised, structured, and reliable Want to build and grow with a chef led business Why join Work directly with a recognised chef Lead the kitchen of an ambitious restaurant Real input into menus and systems A kitchen that values discipline and respect Clear progression as the business grows Location Dalston, London. If you take pride in your work and want to lead a kitchen cooking food that actually means something, this is for you. Apply with your CV and a short note about your experience and what drives you in the kitchen.