Head Chef – Premium Health Food QSR – Central London – to £55k + Bonus

Description

Head Chef – Premium Health Food QSR – Central London – to £55k + Bonus

Location: Regents Park, London NW1

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Rhubarb Recruitment is hiring a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for a premium fast-casual health food brand in Central London. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing QSR concept focused on fresh-prep, oven-led menus and scalable kitchen systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead kitchen operations and manage a Central Production Unit (CPU)
Oversee batch prep, cook–chill, vacuum-pack workflows
Write SOPs, allergen controls, and HACCP documentation
Manage Rational iCombi Pro programming and team training
Set stock levels, ordering systems, and minimise waste
Support menu development, including breakfast items

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens
Skilled in cook–chill, vacuum-packing, and Rational ovens
Strong systems thinker with SOPs, KPIs, and training experience
Able to scale operations across multiple sites

What’s Offered:

£50k–£55k salary + performance bonus
Career growth in a fast-expanding brand
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Good work/life balance - working Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30

Apply now to join a health-focused brand redefining fast-casual dining.

Ad ID: 5417273659