Head Chef

For our soon to be open restaurant near Victoria Station we are looking for a Head chef!

The concept

Nestled in the heart of London, our location is more than just a restaurant or bar; it’s a mindset that embraces balance between work and life. Here, time slows down, but your ambitions are still welcome, because we believe life is too short to be busy without purpose.

Enjoy small plates crafted to energize you without disrupting your flow, and let our drinks guide you from midday inspiration into a leisurely evening. So come, and embrace the art of doing nothing.

Our restaurant will be a place for breakfast and all day dining. The kitchen and bar are working together very closely since there is an open kitchen bar that runs through the restaurant. The restaurant will be serving an all day food menu that consists of creative and high quality dishes to share (or not). The all day dining menu play’s tribute with a playful spin on British Classics where dishes are uncomplicated, true to their ingredients and have a real punch on British produce.

The chosen candidate will have full freedom to create “damn good food!” with their passionate team and the support from our Head of Culinary at The July. Next to a restaurant and bar, the location offers three 8 pax meeting rooms and a deli.
You will report to the General Manager of The July London Victoria and Head of Culinary of The July.

The Head Chef must have:

• The motivation and leadership skill to represent The July and its international connections.

• Previous experience as a Head Chef within a premium high-volume quality restaurant.

• A solid understanding of classic cooking methods and seasonality, as well as an ability to innovate and create.

• A keen eye for detail to ensure delivery of the standards and the highest levels of food quality at all times.

• A proven track record of recruiting, developing, motivating and retaining a high performing kitchen team.

• A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm to lead the team in the day to day running of the kitchen.

• Exceptional communication skills – verbal and written – to ensure clear communication within the team.

• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage relationships at all levels.

• A clear knowledge of HACCP and food safety.

• Strong financial understanding for food costing and strategy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Being the key leader of the kitchen, effectively managing the team and driving food quality and standards.

• Responsibility for leading, inspiring and motivating the team to achieve loyalty and retention.

• Ensuring the supply chain is effectively implemented and controlled in keeping with the concept and in line with The July brand and its foundations.

• Effective management of the food margin within the targets.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, depending on your experience.
• Attractive benefits package, including an attractive bonus scheme, pension and health care.
• Personal Growth: We invest in your personal and professional growth with personalised training opportunities.
• Me-Time and Community Day: Enjoy a dedicated day for self-care and another day of community engagement.
• Hotel & restaurant perks: Enjoy daily closing drinks, exclusive employee rates for stays at our hotels and a Friends & Family Rate, so you can share the joy with your loved ones. Besides our own locations we also offer the "Hotel Employee Rate", where you can explore the world with discount rates for other hotels.
• Team drinks, events & outings to (never) forget!

The July is where great stories begin, so come and tell us your story!