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Head Chef

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 51000.00 - 59200.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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GAUCHO are looking for experienced and passionate Head Chefs to join our Central London team. You will need to be experienced in working as a Head Chef in a fresh food kitchen and be extremely passionate about food. Our Head Chefs have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Job Responsibility

  • Full commitment to industry leading beef knowledge
  • Regulation of receiving of goods and the temperature of the items being received
  • Being responsible for product consistency and dish presentation management
  • Ongoing research regarding new trends in the market
  • Being in charge of general staff recruitment and inspirational training
  • Commitment to team development and appraisals
  • Health & Safety management inc legally required training/risk assessment adherence and equipment maintenance (internal and external)
  • Ordering, receiving, storing, controlling and counting of all food stocks
  • Commitment to consistently maintaining strong guest feedback and mystery diner results
  • Ensure daily staff food is varied, nutritious and well received

Requirements

  • Have worked as a Head Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment
  • Will have a passion for fresh produce
  • Be able to effectively run a professional and busy kitchen
  • Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team
  • Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs

What we offer

  • 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs
  • Referral and Length of service bonuses
  • Incentive and reward schemes
  • Industry Apprenticeship program opportunities and cycle to work scheme
  • Career development and training programmes
  • Training provided by the GAUCHO Academy
  • 28 paid annual holidays + options to purchase additional days
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