Kitchen Manager / Head Chef
Kitchen Manager / Head Chef at The Hogless Roast in London, on Only Chefs.
- Employer: The Hogless Roast
- Location: London
- Salary: £36,000 – £40,000
- Contract: Full Time
- Closes: 2026-12-20
About the role
Come join the team at The Hogless Roast! We’re looking to build our small team and get our Hogless Rolls out to even more people.
We’re looking to hire a full-time Kitchen Manager who will work alongside the two founders and the rest of the team, helping us grow the business.
We’re all about quality in everything we do, no shortcuts, and this goes for our food above everything.
We're looking to hire ASAP so please apply now if you're interested!
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working in kitchens (minimum 2 years)
- Management experience (minimum 1 year)
- Positive personality and the energy to drive yourself, the team, and the Hogless Roast brand forward
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Desire to work closely with the directors to develop and grow alongside the business
- Calm, reliable, and proactive under pressure
- Someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and service
- Someone who understands working for a small business requires flexibility and a mentality of pitching in wherever needed.
The Role
- You’ll be responsible for running the kitchen and managing a small team of amazing staff.
- Preparing and serving our award-winning menu
- Stocktaking, ordering and dealing with suppliers.
- Managing rotas and all the issues there – the buck stops with you.
- Resolving any issues with team members and giving them constructive feedback on their work.
- Implementing food safety best practices and making sure that all kitchen staff members do the same.
- Working closely with the Directors on new menu ideas and taking the lead on in bringing these to life
The Offer
- Salary up to £40,000, including tips.
- Performance-based bonuses
- Full-time role (35–45 hours per week)
- Supportive and respectful working environment
- Paid Holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Free Food & Drink
The work is quite fast-paced but we don’t take ourselves too seriously and always keep a fun atmosphere in the kitchen.
We have been referred to (once) as “such great bosses” and “a lot of fun” so obviously you’ll have a great time with us.
If you think you’d be right for the role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short Cover Letter.
For successful applicants, important dates: The starting date for the role is Nov 30th with interviews and trial shifts between 9th-23rd November.
Thanks,
Matt & Ross
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