181 Best head of innovation Jobs in Richmond (February 2026)

£42000–£50000 yearly

Description Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. We’re looking for a dynamic Head Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-concept environment, from frying up crispy chicken during the lunch rush to plating elevated Mexican dishes for a sit-down dinner service. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with our Central Production Unit, lead with precision in logistics and labour planning, manage GP like a pro, and bring fresh ideas to life through concept development. The Role: As a Head Chef at Incipio, you will be an inspirational, strategic, and hands-on leader. You bring energy, joy, and a passion for people and high food standards - taking full ownership of your kitchen and team. You’ll oversee five unique food concepts ; Mexican, farm-to-fork, fried chicken, burgers, italian deli - working closely with our Central Production Unit (CPU) to ensure seamless operations, consistency, and quality across the board. From logistics and labour management to GP control and concept development, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced, dynamic food offering. We Expect You To: Have a passion for all things hospitality and the ability to drive your kitchen team to achieve the commercial and financial needs of the business. You curate a positive working atmosphere and are obsessed with inspiring your entire kitchen team to deliver to the highest standard on every shift. Own and deliver GP to budget, determine food inventory needs including managing stock, waste and ordering. Take total responsibility for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines. You develop your team to effectively communicate and consistently hold them to account on every shift to ensure that our guests receive exceptional food standards. You are responsible for the safety of your guests and the team while inside and leaving the venue. You understand what it means to be compliant in our venues and utilise the systems provided to do so. Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene practices and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Working in collaboration with the Central Production Manager to ensure quality and inventory needs are met. Managing and owning the kitchen labour spend, rota planning to budget. Ensuring our recruitment is in line with company guidelines, recruiting brilliant skill and the correct people to elevate your teams delivery. Biannual team performance reviews, consistently training your team, encouraging development and company engagement with initiatives such as Kitchen Collabs and Apprenticeship Schemes. Engaging with various programs whether that’s in Development or Kitchen Engagement initiatives. Work independently, whilst collaborating with your General Manager and HQ to strategically plan the future of your kitchen, always thinking financially & commercially. Who You’ll Be: A proactive and warm leader, high energy and someone who loves to bring people together. Extensive leadership experience as a Head Chef, specialising in the coordination and execution of multiple, distinct food concepts. Have a keen eye for standards and take pride in every dish served. Creative, innovative and forward thinking. Multitasker, expert delegator and loves being in the thick of it. Someone who keeps calm when the tickets ramp up and service is in full flow. Someone who our chefs can aspire to be. Benefits & Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We’re all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That’s why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We’ve got you!

La Mia Mamma LTD, a vibrant and fast-growing group of Italian restaurants (La Mia Mamma, Made in Italy & Fish&Bubbles), is on the hunt for a dynamic and highly creative Social Media Manager to join our team at our Chelsea HQ. If you have a passion for food, a flair for content creation, and know how to make a brand pop online, this is your moment! What You’ll Do • Lead our social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and beyond!, • Craft visually stunning content (photos & videos) that tells the story of our restaurants and engages audiences., • Stay ahead of trends, always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to grow our followers and turn them into loyal customers., • Collaborate closely with our Head of Marketing to drive creative campaigns and strategy that keep us at the forefront of the industry., • Dive into analytics to understand what’s working and what needs tweaking to keep our channels thriving., • Split your time between working at our Chelsea office and visiting our restaurants to capture on-the-ground content. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in social media management & content creation (3+ years preferred)., • Expertise in photography & videography, particularly in the food and drink space., • Strong copywriting skills, a creative mind full of fresh ideas, and an eye for detail., • Fluent in English and Italian!, • A natural storyteller with a deep love for all things food and culture., • Location: Our office is based on King’s Road, Chelsea. Monday to Friday, with time spent in our restaurants for content creation. Ready to make a real impact with your creativity? Join us and help shape the social media voice of La Mia Mamma, Made in Italy, and Fish&Bubbles! Apply today by sending your portfolio and CV!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Head Chef to join our team at Klear Labs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about experimenting and innovating with different ingredients and possess a keen interest in health and nutrition. They will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, inspiring the kitchen team with innovation, kindness, and a commitment to excellence. Building and nurturing relationships with suppliers and supporting regenerative farmers will be a key aspect of this role. Responsibilities: • Take control of the kitchen, and effectively communicate with the team., • Source high-quality ingredients and maintain consistency in product quality., • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and support regenerative farmers., • Embrace a low-carb approach to food and explore working in tune with the seasons., • Trial new ideas and techniques, staying abreast of topics in the culinary world., • Oversee daily prep and service for breakfast and lunch., • Train and mentor junior staff members., • Passion for sourcing the best ingredients and creating exceptional dishes., • Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate the team., • Enthusiasm for building relationships with suppliers and supporting regenerative farming practices., • Understanding of the value of consistency in quality., • Interest in working in tune with seasonal produce., • Willingness to explore new techniques, ingredients, and global culinary trends., • Ability to embrace a low-carb approach to food., • Positive attitude, genuine demeanour, and commitment to team building., • Creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment., • Rare creative role in a young and forward-thinking company., • Opportunities for growth and development within the company., • Competitive salary., • Occasional site visits and supplier trips., • Paid holidays., • Daytime-only hours (7am - 4pm)., • Flexible rotas/days off., • Staff discounts.

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PH6 Hospitality Ltd t/a Six Portland Road

We are a small restaurant nestled in the heart of Holland Park, offering an innovative menu that constantly evolves with the seasons and supplier availability. We're seeking a Junior Sous Chef to elevate our team and craft exceptional dishes for our guests. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and execute menus adapting to seasonal and supplier changes., • Maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency in dishes. About You: • Passionate about cooking with a dedication to skill development., • Eager to work closely with our culinary team, upholding quality in every dish created. We provide a competitive salary based on experience and an opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic team. We also close for a week during summer and Christmas to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Job post summary Pay: £13.15-£14.00 per hour £18 per hour Senior Head Baker Job Description: We are looking for a brilliant baker to head up our kitchen in our venue on dynamic Golborne Road in Notting Hill. There is the opportunity to take the lead of the section should skills and ambition match that of ours. Klear Labs bakery was conceived from the idea that a bakery can be modern, exciting and transparent at the same time. All of our ingredients are worth mentioning and created with great care, a lot of research and a lot of soul. At Klear Labs we work exclusively with gluten free ingredients, and creativity and curiosity in the daily chores are a must. Attention to detail is important, and we always encourage trialling new ideas and exploring new ingredients as they become available. A suitable candidate must have baking experience in a commercial kitchen, be capable of planning production and produce a variety of items at a high standard. The day starts at 6am and typically finishes at 2-3pm. Working with seasonal produce and being uncompromising in our focus on quality, flavour and a nutrition- led menu, quickly favoured the cafe amongst not only critics and local residents alike, but creatives from every corner the world. The superb and gratifying community we are part of is partially what makes working at Klear Labs so special. Our team is fuelled by a desire to learn, to explore and to re-define creativity within our core concept framework. We work hard to create an environment where innovation and opportunity co-exist, offering a nourishing and engaging environment for our team to thrive in. Our first years has been a phenomenal ride, and as we begin to build Klear Labs in other territories there is a real potential for growth for senior positions within the company. If you are a passionate and dedicated baker looking for a vibrant new project, we’d love to hear from you! What We’re Looking For: • A baker who finds joy in sourcing the best ingredients, • A self motivated leader to take control of the kitchen and lead the team with innovation and kindness, • Enthusiasm for building relationships with suppliers and supporting regenerative farmers, • An understanding of the value in consistency of quality, • An interest to explore working in tune with the seasons, • Enjoyment in exploring new techniques, ingredients and the work of other modern cafes around the world., • Willingness to learn a low carb approach to food, • A positive, genuine individual who wants to help build a fantastic team & culture, • Commitment and willingness to work with the team to get to the best possible product - Creative thinker who thrive in fast paced environments What We're Offering: • Rare Creative Role in a Young & Forward Thinking Company, • Opportunity to Learn about Human Optimization Through Food, • Dynamic Environment with an Engaged and Friendly Team, • Potential to Grow in the Company, • Great Salary & Paid Holidays, • Daytime Only Hours, • Flexible Rotas / Days Off, • Staff Discount to Use Anytime Qualifications ● Pastry experience ● Food Hygiene Certificate ● Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance Benefits: ● Discounted or free food ● Employee discount Work Location: In person

Battersea, Wandsworth

Join our dynamic team as a Head Chef at our vibrant Italian Mediterranean bar and restaurant. We are looking for a passionate and experienced culinary leader to manage our kitchen operations. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing daily kitchen activities to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation., • Creating innovative and seasonal menus that reflect our Italian cuisine theme., • Managing food inventory and costs efficiently., • Leading, training, and motivating kitchen staff to maintain a positive work environment., • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar leadership role in a busy kitchen environment., • Strong understanding of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine., • Excellent leadership and communication skills., • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Bring your creativity and leadership skills to our team and help us deliver a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Job Title: Sushi and wok chef Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Location: teddington We are looking for a passionate and experienced Pan Asian Chef to join our team. If you are a creative, motivated individual with a flair for innovative Asian cuisine and leadership, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service, • Own your kitchen – manage supplies, equipment, and minimise waste, • Liaise with hotel management about any unsafe equipment or safety incidents, • Adhere to safety procedures and ensure all kitchen staff follow them as well, • Ensure high-quality food is consistently prepared and presented on time, • Maintain impeccable cleanliness and meet UK food hygiene standards, aiming for 5-star Scores on the Doors, • Create menus and new dishes to keep the dining experience fresh and exciting, • Manage, train, and recruit your team of chefs, • Ensure food and labour costs are controlled and managed effectively What We Need from You: • Previous experience as sushi and wok in fine dining, • Skills for food cost calculations and labour management, • Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen brigade, • A creative mind always thinking of new ideas and passionate about delivering the best food, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team, • A long-term commitment to growing within the business, • Full compliance with local food handling laws and standards In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process Interested? Join us and showcase your culinary talent while leading an exceptional kitchen team. Apply today and be part of a thriving dining experience!

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