82 Best head chef Jobs in Stanmore (February 2026)

Coco's Restaurant | Events

Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for leadership and soul-satisfying food? We are looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help Coco reach new heights! As the heartbeat of our back-of-house, you’ll be responsible for maintaining our high standards and keeping the kitchen fire burning bright. What You’ll Do: • Lead the Line: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring every plate that leaves the pass is perfect., • Menu Mastermind: Work on seasonal menu development and daily specials that keep our guests coming back., • Kitchen Captain: Mentor, train, and inspire a talented kitchen team to work with precision and speed., • The Bottom Line: Manage inventory, food costs, and supplier relationships to ensure the kitchen is as efficient as it is creative., • Proven Leader: Extensive experience in a senior kitchen role within a fast-paced environment., • Cool Under Fire: You thrive during a busy service and lead by example, never losing your "zen.", • Creative Flair: A deep understanding of flavours, presentation, and culinary trends., • Competitive Salary: £35k – £45k (dependent on experience) + performance bonuses., • Creative Freedom: A real voice in the direction of our menu and kitchen culture., • The Coco Perks: Complimentary staff meals, uniform allowance, and team social events., • Growth: A seat at the table in a rapidly growing business.

We are looking for an enthusiastic head chef for our recently open venue in Ladbroke Grove. The person in question will be required to deal with different sections of the Italian cuisine and be able to shift between Pastas, pizzas and prep. Salary is competitive and service charge is included. Better details will be provided during the interview.

About The Bull Pen The Bull Pen is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed focus on seasonal cooking, quality ingredients, and a relaxed dining experience. Under new kitchen leadership, we’re rebuilding the brigade and creating a supportive, ambitious environment where chefs can grow. The Role As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for running your section during service, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys cooking from scratch and working as part of a close-knit team. Key responsibilities • Running your section efficiently during service, • Preparing and cooking dishes to spec and standards, • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, • Assisting with prep, stock control, and minimising waste, • Supporting junior chefs and working collaboratively across sections, • Contributing ideas to menu development when appropriate What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi ready to step up, • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Calm, reliable approach during service, • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn What we offer • Competitive salary (DOE), • Daytime-focused service (with occasional events), • Supportive leadership and a positive kitchen culture, • Opportunities for progression and development, • Tronc/tips scheme

Location - NW11 Employment Type - Full Time Salary - £16.90 ph Hours per week - 35 Contract Type - Permanent This isn’t just catering … this is Jewish Care catering … We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. You’ll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, as well as working in an established and high-performing team. Our sociable working hours offer the perfect work-life balance and you’ll be able to make a real difference to our service users and residents through providing great quality meals and catering. Our campus locations offer a great working environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse and brilliant team. You’ll also support in the catering for our numerous events. We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported. As a result, our team members stay with us long-term, allowing us to build strong, well-established teams that work collaboratively and support one another. If you are not familiar with Kosher kitchen practices … don’t worry – full training is provided. We offer great benefits, including Free soup and sandwich during shifts Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gym membership, and shopping discounts Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, and access to a 24/7 GP Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions We are seeking a culinary professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users and their families & friends. This post is working 35 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 and will include some weekends. Shifts are either 7am to 2.30pm or 11.30am to 7pm. As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for: Ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve: Ensuring all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches ensuring market trends, cultural requirements and Kashrut laws are met Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored, met, and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislations Working within the agreed budget, administer unit controls in line with budget and consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service Leading, motivating and encouraging team building to ensure agreed qualitative outcomes are achieved and customer service expectations are exceeded and maintained Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence and comply with their responsibilities Who are we looking for? You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need: Appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Experience of working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements. Understands the challenge of and sensitivity needed to care and support vulnerable people

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The Bull Pen Tearooms

Hours by agreement Join our busy team as a sous chef in our vibrant tearoom. This full-time role involves working in a daytime-only operation, which allows for a great work-life balance. We're looking for someone passionate about food and capable of supporting the head chef in ensuring high-quality dishes and smooth kitchen operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, excellent culinary skills, and the ability to work well in a dynamic environment. Weekends are essential on a rota basis.

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