We are looking for a head chef at the newly refurbished, iconic Bow Street Tavern in Covent Garden, Central London! 

Bow Street Tavern is a vibrant pub set over 5 floors, serving the very best traditional pub classics and small plates. 

You'll be in charge of writing the recipes and creating stunning plates of food for all of our guests, developing the kitchen team and looking after all aspects of kitchen management.  Fresh food experience is essential, our food vision is all about great British pub food with a twist, amazing Sunday Roasts so we are looking for someone to put their own stamp on this menu.

A newly refurbished pub in Covent Garden, steeped in connections to the legendary Bow Street Runners, London’s first police force, this iconic venue, dating back to 1763, offers the perfect setting for all kinds of celebrations!
A fun, vibrant and traditional pub over 5 floors, with private dinings spaces, a rooftop bar, karaoke and live sports!
Something for everyone and in the best location, Covent Garden!

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
• Working with a supportive and passionate team
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business. 

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

This is a rare opportunity to run a kitchen with creative freedom and real backing.

Ready to lead the Walkers’ next food chapter?  Apply now.