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Head Chef
Spring St Pizza
Head Chef
Spring St Pizza
Full Time
£50000 - £52000 / Year
Start date Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Head Chef
Spring St Pizza
Full Time
£50000 - £52000 / Year
Skills
Kitchen Safety
Training Experience
Staff Scheduling
Menu Development
Inventory Management
Microsoft Office
+15
Description
Spring Street Pizza - Bar
Spring Street Pizza is expanding, with the launch of our bar next door opening this autumn. The bar develops the Spring Street Pizza experience, offering a New York Italian drinks and bar food menu - Negronis, martinis, spritzes, a short wine list on tap - alongside a small plates menu built for sharing: daily house-made focaccia, crudo, fritti, and our signature red-sauce meatballs, all made from scratch and made with the same care, attention and produce that we are known for.
Role OverviewWe're looking for a Head Chef (Bar) to run and own the day-to-day operation of the bar kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants full accountability for a small plates kitchen - its team, its standards, and its service - built around housemade produce and precise technique. You'll work alongside a Head Pizza Chef, who runs the pizza kitchen at Spring Street, with our Executive Chef supporting both teams on menu development and wider culinary direction. Ideal for a chef with small plates or bar-dining experience who's ready to lead and take genuine ownership of their own operation. This is a 50 hour full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and run the day-to-day operation of The Bar at Spring Street kitchen, including team, standards, and service.
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, running both prep and live service.
- Own consistency and quality across the small plates menu
- Recruit, lead, train, and develop a small, agile team, building a strong and positive kitchen culture.
- Manage kitchen rotas, ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships.
- Own food costing and GP targets for the bar kitchen.
- Support with prep for Spring Street Pizza
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
- Work with the Executive Chef on recipe development and seasonal menu evolution.
- Work alongside the Head Pizza Chef and the bar team to ensure a joined-up experience across both kitchens and the floor.
- Act as the senior point of accountability for the bar kitchen, including opening, closing, and full service ownership.
- Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or Head Chef, ideally within small plates, bar-dining, or similarly fast-paced concepts.
- A track record of leading and developing a small, agile kitchen team.
- Excellent technical skills and a genuine passion for fresh, housemade produce.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage costings, ordering, and rotas.
- Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, with relevant certification.
- A calm, hands-on leadership style and the ability to perform confidently under pressure.
- Confidence taking full ownership of a kitchen operation, rather than working within someone else's structure.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for being part of a growing, multi-venue hospitality group.
- £50,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
- Staff meals during shifts
- Staff discounts and team socials
- A welcoming, energetic team environment
- Ongoing training and opportunities for internal progression
- Exciting Concept: Be part of an ambitious new bar concept from a Michelin-starred chef.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities as we grow.
- Competitive Compensation: Fair pay with transparent tronc and performance recognition.
- Work-Life Balance: Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling.
- Development Opportunities: Ongoing learning and growth.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment.
- Access to our benefits portal from day one: access to our benefits platform with high street discounts and 50% off food and drink from all our venues
Spring Street Pizza - Bar
Spring Street Pizza is expanding, with the launch of our bar next door opening this autumn. The bar develops the Spring Street Pizza experience, offering a New York Italian drinks and bar food menu - Negronis, martinis, spritzes, a short wine list on tap - alongside a small plates menu built for sharing: daily house-made focaccia, crudo, fritti, and our signature red-sauce meatballs, all made from scratch and made with the same care, attention and produce that we are known for.
Role OverviewWe're looking for a Head Chef (Bar) to run and own the day-to-day operation of the bar kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants full accountability for a small plates kitchen - its team, its standards, and its service - built around housemade produce and precise technique. You'll work alongside a Head Pizza Chef, who runs the pizza kitchen at Spring Street, with our Executive Chef supporting both teams on menu development and wider culinary direction. Ideal for a chef with small plates or bar-dining experience who's ready to lead and take genuine ownership of their own operation. This is a 50 hour full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and run the day-to-day operation of The Bar at Spring Street kitchen, including team, standards, and service.
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, running both prep and live service.
- Own consistency and quality across the small plates menu
- Recruit, lead, train, and develop a small, agile team, building a strong and positive kitchen culture.
- Manage kitchen rotas, ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships.
- Own food costing and GP targets for the bar kitchen.
- Support with prep for Spring Street Pizza
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
- Work with the Executive Chef on recipe development and seasonal menu evolution.
- Work alongside the Head Pizza Chef and the bar team to ensure a joined-up experience across both kitchens and the floor.
- Act as the senior point of accountability for the bar kitchen, including opening, closing, and full service ownership.
- Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or Head Chef, ideally within small plates, bar-dining, or similarly fast-paced concepts.
- A track record of leading and developing a small, agile kitchen team.
- Excellent technical skills and a genuine passion for fresh, housemade produce.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage costings, ordering, and rotas.
- Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, with relevant certification.
- A calm, hands-on leadership style and the ability to perform confidently under pressure.
- Confidence taking full ownership of a kitchen operation, rather than working within someone else's structure.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for being part of a growing, multi-venue hospitality group.
- £50,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
- Staff meals during shifts
- Staff discounts and team socials
- A welcoming, energetic team environment
- Ongoing training and opportunities for internal progression
- Exciting Concept: Be part of an ambitious new bar concept from a Michelin-starred chef.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities as we grow.
- Competitive Compensation: Fair pay with transparent tronc and performance recognition.
- Work-Life Balance: Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling.
- Development Opportunities: Ongoing learning and growth.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment.
- Access to our benefits portal from day one: access to our benefits platform with high street discounts and 50% off food and drink from all our venues
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Start date Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Head Chef
Full Time
£50000 - £52000 / Year
Skills
Kitchen Safety
Training Experience
Staff Scheduling
Menu Development
Inventory Management
Microsoft Office
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