Head Chef

Head Chef | Quo Vadis Members Club & Restaurant | Soho, London

We are looking for an exceptional Head Chef to join Harts Group and lead the kitchen at Quo Vadis, one of London's most celebrated restaurants and members' clubs.

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside acclaimed Chef Proprietor Jeremy Lee and help shape the next chapter of an institution that has been at the heart of Soho for over 100 years.

Quo Vadis is a historic Restaurant and Private Members Club in London with a colourful past and a timeless allure. Formerly a home to Karl Marx, Quo Vadis is something of a Soho institution, attracting an eclectic crowd who are drawn to the good things in life.
The critically acclaimed restaurants serve seasonal, Modern British Cuisine, with a monthly menu conjured up by renowned MBE awarded Chef Jeremy Lee and his culinary team.
With an exuberant private members’ club upstairs, Quo Vadis also boasts three handsome private dining rooms, both beautifully appointed and very well attended to.
Jeremy is inspired by his boundless passion for the finest regional ingredients from Britain and further. His food is as bold and generous as his personality.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Head Chef salary of £61,321 based on 48hrs per week, plus potential bonuses

• Monthly Quo Vadis & Friends Event sharing the kitchen with incredible Chefs from the best Restaurants in the UK

• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group

• Sit down meals with you and your team

• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 28 days paid holidays

• Monthly food & drink tastings to keep your tastebuds busy

• Flexible rotas wherever possible, full- and part-time positions available

• Career development, 1-on-1 coaching and training opportunities

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

• Access to Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money

• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work

• CODE membership with amazing discounts in the Hospitality Industry

Harts Group Way

We’re excited to hear from candidates who bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for Hospitality. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace where everyone is valued. In return, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career development, and continuous training, all within a supportive and friendly team where camaraderie and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Head Chef role:

• At least one year's experience as a Head Chef in a quality-led restaurant, or an accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step

• Work alongside Chef Proprietor Jeremy Lee to develop and deliver menus for the restaurant, Members' Lunches, Private Dining Rooms and special events

• Lead and inspire a talented brigade of 13 chefs, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing kitchen culture

• Manage all sections of the kitchen and lead service with confidence

• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation and guest experience

• Champion seasonal, ingredient-led cooking with an uncompromising approach to quality

• Create an environment where chefs feel valued, respected and able to perform at their best

• Take ownership of ordering, stock management, wastage control, menu costing and GP performance

• Work closely with the Operations Team and Financial Cost Controller to manage kitchen finances and achieve GP targets

• Manage rotas, holidays, performance reviews and day-to-day team planning

• Excellent knowledge of menus, ingredients, allergens, and adherence to all Food Safety and Health & Safety standards

• Maintain accurate kitchen administration and confidently use kitchen management systems

• Communicate effectively and clearly all times

• Be the face of a Group known for its’ warm welcome and guest care

• Be highly organised, hands-on and calm under pressure

• Have a strong understanding of both classical and modern cooking techniques

• Demonstrate a genuine appreciation for seasonal produce, Mediterranean flavours and ingredient-led cooking

• Interest and love for British food and culture

• Passion for the Hospitality Industry and your own development is a must

Harts Group is a community of talented individuals, creating award-winning food, drink and offering industry-leading service. The portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops, El Siete and Bar Daskal.

Apply for the Head Chef role today and a dedicated member of our talent team will be in touch.