Head Chef
Summary
Lead a premium kitchen, crafting seasonal menus and mentoring staff in a high-end private membership dining setting.
As Head Chef, you will take ownership of a highly creative, ingredient-led kitchen. Working alongside a Michelin-starred collaborator, you will help shape and execute a distinctive food offering tailored to a discerning private membership.
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £55K + performance-based incentives
Opening times
10:00 - 20:00
Open 7 days a week
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade
- Deliver a refined, seasonal, and bespoke menu with precision and consistency
- Maintain exceptional standards across food quality, presentation, and hygiene
- Collaborate on menu development and evolving concepts
- Manage kitchen operations including cost control, ordering, and staffing
- Proven experience at senior level within premium or Michelin-starred environments
- Creative, detail-driven, and passionate about delivering excellence
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Calm under pressure with a commitment to consistency
- A deep understanding of modern luxury dining expectations
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at
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