Head Chef - Forest Hill
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| Company | No35mackenziewalk |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Forest Hill - London |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Head Chef – Sylvan Post, Forest Hill
£38,000-£42,000 plus Head Chef Bonus Scheme
We're looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help drive the next chapter of Sylvan Post.
Just a stone's throw from Forest Hill station, Sylvan Post is a busy neighbourhood pub with a loyal customer base, a strong food offer and a brilliant team. Our kitchen may be small, but it's busy, well organised and at the heart of the business.
Working closely with the General Manager, you'll lead a small kitchen team, maintain high standards, develop your people and deliver consistently great food that keeps customers coming back.
What we're looking for:
• Head Chef experience in a busy, fresh food kitchen.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys developing a small team.
• Strong stock, GP and kitchen management.
• A passion for great food and hospitality.
In return you'll receive:
• Competitive salary plus generous service charge.
• Christmas Day off.
• 50% discount on food and drink across all Portobello venues.
• £50 birthday bar tab.
• Ongoing training through the Portobello Training Academy.
• Genuine opportunities to progress.
Before applying, we'd love you to visit Sylvan Post. Grab a coffee or some lunch, get a feel for the pub and see why it's such a great place to work.
If you're looking for a Head Chef role where you can lead a busy kitchen, build a great team and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.