Job Description

Launched in Paris in 2019, Tigermilk is a fast-growing restaurant group with 12 locations across Europe -- 10 in France, 1 in Belgium, and our newest opening in London (Tottenham Court Road).


We bring Latin American-inspired cuisine and cocktails to life in vibrant, centrally located restaurants --

100% homemade

, responsibly sourced, and built on strong brand identity and guest experience.


Now, we're accelerating our expansion in the UK, with multiple openings planned across London and beyond -- and we're looking for an

experienced Head Chef

to lead our kitchen teams, ensure flawless execution of our food standards, and build the training and operational structure needed to scale successfully.


This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-energy kitchens and is passionate about developing people, maintaining strict hygiene and compliance, and delivering consistent, high-quality Tigermilk food -- every day, at every site.

The Role

As

Head Chef / Kitchen Lead - UK

, you will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality Tigermilk food standards in the UK.


This is a

hands-on leadership role

where you will:

Lead daily kitchen operations and execution during prep and service Train, develop, and structure kitchen teams to build autonomy and consistency Oversee recruitment and onboarding for kitchen hires Maintain strong hygiene, food safety, and compliance standards Support

future openings

through training and operational setup

What You'll Be Responsible For

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Kitchen Execution & Standards

Deliver consistent food quality, taste, plating, and speed during every service Ensure strict compliance with

technical sheets, recipes, and portion control (grammage)

Maintain strong coordination with FOH/GM to ensure smooth service flow
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Training & Team Development (Core Priority)

Build and run a structured training programme for cooks (onboarding, station training, assessments) Coach and upskill kitchen teams to reach consistent performance across stations Maintain clear training tools: SOPs, checklists, prep guides, plating references
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People Management

Lead and motivate teams through strong standards, discipline, and positive culture Support performance development through feedback, coaching, and structure Organise schedules and team planning in coordination with Operations
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Recruitment Oversight

Support and oversee kitchen recruitment: interviews, trial shifts, evaluation, selection Ensure onboarding is effective and team structure supports performance and retention Build a pipeline of talent to support new openings
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Stock Discipline & Storage Organisation

Maintain disciplined

labelling, date control (prep/use-by), FIFO rotation

, and organised storage Keep fridges/freezers/dry storage structured to support fast inventories and reduce waste
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Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure the kitchen is

UK food-safety compliant and EHO-ready

at all times Enforce HACCP-based procedures, allergen controls, temperature checks, logs and traceability Maintain daily and weekly cleaning routines (opening/closing checklists, deep cleans) Train teams on hygiene behaviours, cross-contamination prevention, and allergen awareness
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New Openings & Expansion

Play a key role in pre-opening and launch phases: kitchen setup, training plans, test services Support future sites to embed strong standards from day one Be mobile to support openings and multi-site needs when required

What We're Looking For

5+ years

in professional kitchens, with

2+ years

in a leadership role (Sous Chef / Head Chef / Kitchen Manager) Experience in

high-volume, fast-paced

service environments Strong leadership with a genuine passion for

training and developing teams

Strong understanding of UK hygiene and food safety compliance (HACCP, allergens, logs) Highly structured, disciplined and consistent -- you build systems, not just services New opening experience is a strong advantage

What Success Looks Like

Consistent food quality and standards across services and teams Strong, autonomous kitchen teams with clear training structure A clean, organised, audit-ready kitchen every day Successful recruitment and onboarding to support growth Smooth and repeatable openings as Tigermilk expands in the UK

Why Join Tigermilk?

Join a fast-growing European group launching and scaling in the UK Real opportunity to shape kitchen standards and build teams from the ground up High-energy restaurants with a strong brand identity and guest experience focus Career progression opportunities through growth and expansion

Location & Contract

London (Tottenham Court Road) + travel for openings

Full-time, permanent

Salary: competitive, based on experience