Head Chef Job at 14forty (Uxbridge)

Head Chef

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , Uxbridge

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams – we are currently recruiting for an Head Chef to join our team in Uxbridge.

Job Responsibility:

Lead kitchen operations for a high-end, newly built restaurant space
Plan and deliver high-quality, plated cuisine in a fast-paced environment
Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control
Ensure all food is prepared to a consistently high standard
Support menu development aligned with a modern, premium concept
Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
Start by managing a small team (1–2), growing with the site

Requirements:

Background in fast-paced, high-quality environments (e.g. premium QSR like Leon)
Commercially aware with a strong focus on service speed and quality
Experience in workplace catering is a bonus, but not essential
Adaptable and comfortable in a brand-new, evolving concept
Strong leadership skills with the ability to grow teams
Hands-on, proactive, and excited by a flagship opening

Nice to have:

Experience in workplace catering is a bonus, but not essential

What we offer:

Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers