Head Chef

Job description

At Humble Grape, food and wine are designed to be shared. Our kitchens build menus around small plates, sharing plates, and dishes crafted to complement our wine list — full of bold, food-friendly flavours that invite the table to order more, taste more, and linger longer.

Humble Grape is a growing and expanding group, currently 7 venues strong and actively searching for our next site. This is a great opportunity to join a business on the move, with real scope to grow alongside us.

We're looking for a hands-on, creative, and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and bring this vision to life.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a similar role, with the ability to manage wage costs, training and development, scheduling, and menu development
• A genuine passion for small plates and sharing-style cooking, with dishes built to work alongside wine
• A strong mindset around seasonality
• An open mind — willing to learn new techniques, develop your craft, and share your experience with the team
• Hands-on and willing to help out across every section of the kitchen
• Kind, compassionate, and a considerate communicator
• A genuine desire to build a kitchen culture that supports employee wellbeing

BENEFITS

• 30% discount across all venues
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward & Recognition platform for excellence
• Weekly wine training with our WSET-qualified Wine Team
• Annual staff events
• Referral bonus