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.

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.

We’re now looking for an ambitious and passionate Head Chef to take ownership of our kitchen, raise standards, and lead the team towards continued success.

Why join The Prince Bonaparte?

The Prince Bonaparte offers the opportunity to lead a characterful gastropub in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

With a strong location, open kitchen, fresh food offer, and the support of Metro Pubs behind you, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your team, and build something to be proud of.

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• The opportunity to lead your own kitchen and make your mark
• Career development and progression opportunities within Metro Pubs
• Training and support to help you succeed
• Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• A supportive leadership team
• Employee discounts across our brands
• Pension contribution

If you’re a Head Chef who takes pride in standards, loves developing people, and is ready to lead a kitchen with energy and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be responsible for

You’ll take ownership of:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team to achieve high standards
• Creating a positive kitchen culture built around pride, teamwork, and accountability
• Delivering consistently excellent food through fresh, seasonal menus
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented to specification
• Managing stock, ordering, GP performance, and kitchen profitability
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and operational standards
• Working closely with the front-of-house team to create a seamless guest experience
• Coaching and developing 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
• Pride in delivering great food and creating an environment where people want to work

Most importantly, you’ll have the confidence to lead from the front, the backbone to maintain standards, and the ability to bring people with you on the journey.

What does success look like?

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.