Head Chef

The Role

As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen operation, setting the standards and creating a culture where great food, teamwork, and pride are at the centre of everything we do. This is an opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys being hands-on, developing people, and creating consistency across every service. You’ll bring structure, energy, and accountability to the kitchen while working closely with the General Manager and wider pub team to deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your kitchen, influence the food offer, and ensure every dish leaving the pass represents the quality and care The Prince Bonaparte stands for.

About the Company

Lead the kitchen of a much-loved West London gastropub At The Prince Bonaparte, we’re proud to be a true neighbourhood pub at the heart of West London life. Situated on the corner of Chepstow and Talbot Road, just moments from Portobello Market, Notting Hill, and Bayswater, we offer a relaxed yet elegant setting where locals and visitors come together to enjoy great food, drinks, and hospitality. Part of Metro Pubs, our venues are individual, full of personality, and built around creating memorable experiences for every guest. We believe pubs should feel like a home away from home — places where people can enjoy a great meal with family, celebrate with friends, or simply relax with a drink in welcoming surroundings. The Prince Bonaparte combines the charm of a traditional pub with a modern food-led approach. Our open kitchen serves a seasonal Modern British menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients, alongside artisan beers and expertly crafted cocktails.

Qualifications

• You’ll Take Ownership Of Leading, Motivating, and Developing the Kitchen Team to Achieve High Standards
• Create a Positive Kitchen Culture Built Around Pride, Teamwork, and Accountability
• Deliver Consistently Excellent Food Through Fresh, Seasonal Menus
• Ensure All Dishes Are Prepared and Presented to Specification
• Manage Stock, Ordering, GP Performance, and Kitchen Profitability
• Maintain Excellent Food Safety, Hygiene, and Operational Standards
• Work Closely with the Front-of-House Team to Create a Seamless Guest Experience
• Coach and Develop Chefs Through Clear Communication, Support, and Feedback

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Head Chef who can bring leadership, consistency, and passion to the kitchen. You’ll ideally have proven experience leading a busy fresh food kitchen, strong people management skills and the ability to inspire a team, a clear understanding of kitchen standards, structure, and accountability, experience managing stock, GP, ordering, and kitchen performance, confidence working in a branded or structured pub environment, a passion for fresh food and quality ingredients, the ability to set expectations while building a positive team culture, and the confidence to lead from the front, the backbone to maintain standards, and the ability to bring people with you on the journey.

Success at The Prince Bonaparte

Success at The Prince Bonaparte means creating a kitchen team that is proud of what they deliver. You’ll build consistency, develop your chefs, and create a culture where high standards become second nature. Guests will recognise the improvement through the quality of the food, the service experience, and the reputation of the pub. You’ll become a key part of the pub leadership team, working collaboratively to drive performance and make The Prince Bonaparte a destination for great food and hospitality in West London.