The Black Dog is a thriving, food-led pub in the heart of Vauxhall, delivering £20,000 to £25,000 in weekly food sales and supported by a strong team of 10 kitchen professionals.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented Head Chef to take ownership of our kitchen, refine and elevate our food offer, and help drive the business to the next level. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who combines strong leadership with creativity, commercial awareness, and a passion for great pub food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of 10 kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistently high food quality, presentation, and standards.
• Refine and enhance existing menus while introducing fresh ideas and seasonal dishes.
• Manage food costs, GP, stock control, and labour effectively.
• Ensure excellent food safety, compliance, and kitchen organisation.
• Work closely with the management team to grow the food business and strengthen The Black Dog's reputation as a destination dining pub.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led pub or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A creative approach to menu development and food excellence.
• Commercial awareness and a passion for driving sales and profitability.
• The ambition to make a real impact and take an already successful food operation to the next level.

The Black Dog is a thriving, food-led pub in the heart of Vauxhall, delivering £20,000 to £25,000 in weekly food sales and supported by a strong team of 10 kitchen professionals.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented Head Chef to take ownership of our kitchen, refine and elevate our food offer, and help drive the business to the next level. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who combines strong leadership with creativity, commercial awareness, and a passion for great pub food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of 10 kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistently high food quality, presentation, and standards.
• Refine and enhance existing menus while introducing fresh ideas and seasonal dishes.
• Manage food costs, GP, stock control, and labour effectively.
• Ensure excellent food safety, compliance, and kitchen organisation.
• Work closely with the management team to grow the food business and strengthen The Black Dog's reputation as a destination dining pub.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led pub or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A creative approach to menu development and food excellence.
• Commercial awareness and a passion for driving sales and profitability.
• The ambition to make a real impact and take an already successful food operation to the next level.