Head Chef

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially focused Head Chef to lead the kitchen at London Museum Docklands. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving culinary performance across restaurant dining, corporate hospitality, and events within a 7-day operation. Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, this role offers the opportunity to shape and lead a talented kitchen team within a values-led hospitality environment, with a strong emphasis on seasonal menus, responsibly sourced ingredients, and showcasing the best of local produce, alongside a commitment to thoughtful, sustainable practices and premium event delivery. About the role. Kitchen Operations: - Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring smooth coordination across all back-of-house areas and service periods. - Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service readiness across all menus and events. - Oversee kitchen organisation, equipment, food production areas, and storage spaces to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency. - Drive menu development and recipe standardisation, ensuring dishes are commercially viable, well e...