La Lluna London: Head Chef, Muswell Hill
About Us
La Lluna London is an established and vibrant Spanish restaurant in the heart of Muswell Hill. We are proud to serve authentic tapas, traditional paellas, premium meats, fresh seafood, Spanish wines, sangrias and handcrafted cocktails in a lively and welcoming setting.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and elevate our Spanish offering to the next level.
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading all kitchen operations, maintaining authenticity, consistency and exceptional quality across our tapas and main dishes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong culinary leader who thrives in a busy and energetic restaurant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire and manage the kitchen team
- Prepare and oversee authentic Spanish tapas, paellas, grilled meats, seafood and daily specials
- Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation and consistency
- Ensure food hygiene, health and safety, and full HACCP compliance
- Develop seasonal specials in line with Spanish culinary traditions
- Train, mentor and develop junior chefs
- Control labour costs and drive kitchen efficiency
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a Spanish restaurant
- Experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant settings, with Spanish cuisine or tapas experience highly desirable
- Demonstrable leadership experience managing teams in busy kitchens
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance standards
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of dietary requirements and allergy management
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Free staff meals
- The opportunity to lead a creative and energetic kitchen
If you are passionate about authentic Spanish cuisine and ready to take ownership of a thriving kitchen, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full time
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