Head Chef

KIEZ is a Berlin-inspired restaurant and bar in Notting Hill, with a kebab-led menu rooted in Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean cooking.

We're looking for a Head Chef to lead the food, people and performance of our kitchen. You'll shape the menu, lead busy services and set clear standards, supported by a Senior Sous Chef who owns the daily administration and systems.

• Set and develop the culinary direction of Kiez while respecting its established identity
• Evolve our kebab-led menu through thoughtful seasonal dishes, specials and new ideas
• Lead from the front during busy services, remaining calm, organised and accountable
• Recruit, train, motivate and retain a skilled and reliable kitchen team
• Create a positive, disciplined kitchen culture with clear standards and expectations
• Take ownership of food GP, kitchen labour, purchasing, stock control, waste and portion management
• Produce accurate rotas that reflect forecast sales and agreed labour targets
• Manage ordering, supplier relationships, stock counts and inventory systems
• Establish and maintain clear recipes, specifications, prep systems and kitchen procedures
• Ensure the kitchen is consistently clean, organised and service-ready
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, allergen management, health and safety, and due diligence
• Work closely with the General Manager and directors on budgets, business performance ...