We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Jazz Cafe.

Jazz Cafe is one of London’s most iconic live music venues, with a mezzanine restaurant overlooking the stage. Food is a big part of the experience, and we’re looking for someone who wants to take real ownership of it.

As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen day to day, manage the team and take responsibility for food quality, consistency and commercial performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence and develop the menu, working with the wider team on new dishes and the evolution of the food offer.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong kitchen management with a genuine interest in food. Someone who can run a tight operation, build a great team and consistently deliver at volume.

What You’ll Do

Lead and develop the kitchen team
Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and execution
Have meaningful input into menu development, new dishes and the evolution of our food offer
Manage kitchen finances, labour, stock control and margins
Oversee recruitment, training and development
Maintain excellent food safety and Health & Safety standards
Work closely with the wider venue team to deliver a consistently great experience

What We’re Looking For

Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
A strong understanding of fresh food and high-volume service
Someone who wants to contribute creatively to the menu
A confident and straightforward people manager
Strong commercial awareness and control of kitchen costs
Organised, consistent and comfortable in a busy operation
High standards without unnecessary ego
Someone who wants ownership and the opportunity to make an impact

Why Join Us

Industry-leading pay
Genuine opportunity to influence the food and menu at Jazz Cafe
Free guestlist to our events and festivals
50% discount across all Columbo Group venues
Training and development through the Columbo Academy
Team events, including our annual End of Year party
Pension plan

Jazz Cafe is part of The Columbo Group, the independent team behind Jazz Cafe, Phonox, The Blues Kitchen and The Old Queen’s Head. If you’re a strong kitchen leader who wants to run a great operation and have a genuine say in the food, we’d like to hear from you.