Head Chef - Kettner's, Central London

Kettner's Studios - 29 Romilly St, London W1D 5HP · Kettner's Townhouse · 5+ years experience · Posted Sep 30, 2026

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Experience: 5+ years experience
Location: Kettner's Studios - 29 Romilly St, London W1D 5HP · Kettner's Townhouse

The Head Chef is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of one of Soho House's houses or public restaurants.
Main responsibilities include creating and maintaining the kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other chefs in the brigade, and ensuring member satisfaction.
The role works alongside the General Manager to improve the food offering and ensure appeal to members and guests.

Create and maintain the kitchen’s budget
Assign tasks to other chefs in your brigade and ensure member satisfaction by delivering high-quality dishes
Work alongside the General Manager to improve the food offering
Oversee Back of House (BOH) operation team including recruitment, on-boarding, training, payroll, and disciplinary procedures
Ensure health and safety policy is always followed and monitor compliance with company policies and standards
Delegate tasks to team and complete daily check lists supporting anticipated business levels, production, orders, and dietary restrictions
Educate and train staff on safe work habits and proper processes
Create, implement, and enforce processes to run an effective kitchen while maintaining food quality, COGS, and minimized margins
Ensure teamwork and synergy exists between front and back of house staff through proper communication
Collaborate with Marketing/Events department on menu creation, food preparation, food costs, and quality food service

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in similar capacity
Culinary trained and professional
Experienced managing P&L’s, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control
Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously