Head Chef | Lead Remy's Next Chapter of Growth

Head Chef — Remy's, Paddington

Remy's is a long-standing Paddington venue with the warmth and familiarity of a neighbourhood corner, now moving with intent into its next phase as an all-day bistro. Remy's has been part of Paddington's collective culture for more than 14 years. 

We’ve been known for our laid-back character, café breakfasts and smash burgers. Now we are building the next chapter: creating stronger connection between our daytime and evening menus, using better ingredients, sharper technique and clearer standards to create something worthy of expansion.

We are looking for a Head Chef to help lead Remy's next chapter as a proper all-day bistro with a sharper food point of view, a stronger kitchen culture and the ability to expand into new markets with a reputation of consistently high quality from start to finish. 

This is a chef-led role in the fullest sense. It is suited to someone with proven people-management and training ability — not someone looking for a quieter step back, or their first serious leadership role.

We are looking for a humble, hungry and highly skilled chef who can help reshape the Paddington venue and build a team capable of supporting future growth — including a potential new venue in the next 12–18 months.

We are looking for someone with deep practical skill, real curiosity and the appetite to lead well. Someone who can make a menu feel considered without making the restaurant feel precious; who understands how to present elevated comfort food that is commercial & culinary at the same time. 

About the role

As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen day to day and help define the food direction of Remy's as it develops into a serious all-day bistro.

We want senior leaders who think like owners. For the right person, we offer simple bonus structures tied to measurable improvements in revenue, profitability and operational performance. In return we seek someone who can demonstrate: 

• High standards of team organisation, preparation, cooking, presentation and consistency.

• A kitchen culture built on calm leadership, respect, accountability and teaching.

• Practical service leadership: preparation, communication, pace, quality and clean handover between shifts.

• Sensible menu development that respects the venue, the guest and the realities of a working kitchen.

• Strong food safety, hygiene and compliance practices and standards

• Clear oversight of ordering, stock control, waste awareness & kitchen organisation

• Strong management experience when it comes to COGs & Wages

We are interested in the evidence of your work: the kitchens you have helped shape, the standards you have built, the teams you have developed and the food you are proud to put in front of guests. 

Most of all we are looking for someone with ambition to help build something great. 

What you can expect

• The opportunity to lead the kitchen through a meaningful venue transition.

• Genuine input into the next stage of the menu and kitchen systems where your proven experience is valued.

• A workplace that values clear standards, good communication and old school, grounded hospitality.

• Simple bonus structures tied directly to profitability 

Application

Please submit your resume and a short note in your own words explaining:

• Why this role interests you.

• What you enjoy about leading a kitchen.

• What you would like to build towards in your hospitality career.

• One example of a menu, kitchen system or team improvement you have helped deliver.

Your note does not need to be long or polished. We want to understand how you think, what you care about and how you lead.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All applications will be handled confidentially.

Remy's is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and assess applicants on their skills, experience and suitability for the role.