Job Description

Head Chef Thai Cuisine- Mc & Sons Vauxhall

Full-time | Competitive Salary + Tronc | January Start Preferred

Mc & Sons Vauxhall is part of the Windmill Taverns family -- a group of independent pubs built on community, consistency, and genuine hospitality. For over 30 years, our founders have created venues that feel personal, welcoming, and proudly independent.

We're now looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Mc & Sons Vauxhall. This is a hands-on leadership role for a confident, organised chef who cares about food quality, team development, and running a solid kitchen.

About the Food

We take food seriously, but we keep it straightforward. The focus is on well-executed Thai-inspired dishes, made fresh, cooked properly, and served consistently. No overcomplication, no cutting corners -- just good food done well, every time.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and supporting the kitchen team day to day Running busy services calmly and efficiently Making sure food quality and consistency stay high Writing rotas and managing kitchen staffing Managing stock, ordering, forecasting, and stock takes Maintaining food safety and Health & Safety standards Training and developing chefs and kitchen team members

What We're Looking For

Strong experience cooking Asian cuisine and confidence working with a wok At least 1 years' experience as a Head Chef A practical leader who sets standards and leads by example Organised and comfortable managing rotas, stock, and paperwork A good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance Someone who genuinely enjoys Thai food and wants to keep improving quality

What You'll Get

Competitive salary plus tronc Clear career progression within a growing hospitality group Flexible scheduling Thai food on every shift plus bottomless soft drinks Wagestream - access up to 50% of your wages before payday 50% discount across all Windmill Taverns venues Birthday gift Length of service awards Company pension Company events and referral programme
This role suits a Head Chef who wants stability, support, and the chance to run a kitchen properly -- while still enjoying the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Referral programme Transport links
Work Location: In person