Head Chef

Job Description

The Chef runs Jean's savoury kitchen day to day — the lunch programme that turns the bakery into the neighbourhood's WFH canteen. You'll cook simple, seasonal, ingredient-led food (sandwiches, salads, brodo, eggs) to a consistently high standard, working within recipes and standards set in consultation with consulting chef, while owning execution and daily kitchen operations yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Own daily breakfast, lunch, and light bites production — sandwiches, salads, eggs, and seasonal specials
• Support early morning prep alongside the bakery team ahead of the lunch service
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all savoury offerings
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste for the savoury kitchen, prioritising local and seasonal ingredients
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and EHO compliance standards
• Work within recipes and quality standards developed with consulting chef, feeding back on execution and ingredient sourcing
• Support service through the 3pm pickup session where savoury and larder items are involved

What we offer

• A day-time focused role with limited evening service (occassional pop-ups and special events)
• Staff meals and bakery discount
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance 

Job Requirements

• Solid experience in a fast-paced café, bakery-café, or bistro kitchen
  • Confidence running a small savoury section independently
• A genuine interest in seasonal, ingredient-led cooking
• Comfort with early starts and a physically active kitchen role
• Full right to work in the UK

Job Location

118 College Road
London NW10 5HD