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Head Chef - Black Bear Burger - London

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13 August 202693 views

We're looking for a new Head Chef to join our OG site in Brixton! Earlier this year we got named the second best burger restaurant in the WORLD! And last year we got named the best burger in the country 🏆! We actually came 3rd in 2024 too! We've managed to really cement ourselves as a top burger spot nationally! We take great pride in our food and our teams, and we’re looking for a head chef to really take on that pride and drive the site to new heights!



About the Role


  • Team management - Hiring, training, writing rotas (to a budget), leading a shift from the front
  • Stock Management - Ordering, Stock rotation, Stock counts, minimising wastage and maintaining quality
  • Due Diligence - keeping the highest hygiene standards, maintaining cleaning and cooking records, avoiding cross contamination and overall awareness of food safety and health & safety.
  • Role Model - Leading by example, taking huge pride in everything you do and taking the time to get the best out of your team.

The other bits!


  • Pay package around £50k/yr
  • £36k/yr basic
  • £7k+/yr tronc
  • £4k/yr KPI target based bonus
  • £2.7k/yr Deliveroo kpi bonus
  • 48h/wk

If this sounds like something you're interested in we'd love to hear from you!

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £45,000 – £50,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    Service Charge and Bonuses
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2019

We have one of the best burgers in London, focus on quality and make everything fresh, there is nothing frozen on our menu! We have a fun and positive team and always looking to take on great people in our 4 sites!

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