Head Chef, Popular wine bar, Greenwich

Head Chef, Popular wine bar, GreenwichSalary: £45,000 to £50,000A popular, well-established wine bar in Greenwich with a strong local following.It is a semi-branded operation with a fresh food menu and busy services through the week.Weekends are a key driver, with strong event trade and private bookings.The role You will lead the kitchen and set the standard in a fast-paced, service-led site.You will be responsible for the menus within the company ethos, keeping food fresh, relevant, and right for the venue and its guests. You will: Plan and deliver a fresh, seasonal menu that fits the brand style and guest expectationsLead busy lunch and dinner services and support weekend events from planning through to deliveryBuild prep and service systems that protect quality when covers climbManage ordering, stock, waste, and gross profitLead, train, and retain a small, capable kitchen teamOwn compliance and admin: HACCP, due diligence, allergens, training recordsWork closely with front of house to ensure events run to time and to brief the team clearly You will bring: Head Chef experience in a busy, fresh-food venueStrong leadership and calm decision-making during peak serviceSolid menu development experience within a set style and brand guidelinesConfidence with events, group bookings, and set menusStrong kitchen organisation and clean standards What you get Salary of £45,000 to £50,000A busy, food-led wine bar with strong weekend tradeA venue where events matter and your food offer drives return visitsSpace to shape menus, standards, and team performance within the company ethos Apply Today

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