Head Chef - Forest Gate

Head Chef – The Forest Tavern, Forest Gate

Salary + Service Charge and Bonus

We're looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help drive the next chapter of this fantastic pub.

The Forest Tavern is one of those pubs that people genuinely love. Just a short walk from Forest Gate station, it's a busy community pub serving commuters, locals, friends and families every day of the week. Great food sits at the heart of what we do, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a great General Manager and really make your mark. You'll lead the kitchen team, set the standards, support and develop your chefs, and make sure every service delivers the quality our customers expect.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being in a busy kitchen, leads by example and understands that a great team creates great food. You'll be confident managing stock, GP and compliance, but just as importantly, you'll enjoy coaching people, building a positive kitchen culture and creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

In return, you'll be joining a company that believes every pub should have its own personality while staying true to the values that bring us together: honesty, integrity and fairness.

Here's what you'll get:

• Competitive salary plus generous service charge.
• Christmas Day off.
• 50% discount on food and drink across all Portobello venues.
• £50 birthday bar tab.
• Ongoing training and development through the Portobello Training Academy.
• Real opportunities to grow your career within Portobello.

One thing we do ask is that you visit The Forest Tavern before applying. Grab some lunch, have a look around and get a feel for the pub. We think it's important that you know the business, the team and the atmosphere before deciding if it's the right opportunity for you.

If you're ready to lead a busy kitchen, build a great team and be part of a pub that's right at the heart of its community, we'd love to hear from you.