ERGON is one of Greece's most recognisable premium food and hospitality brands, bringing authentic Greek and Mediterranean flavours to some of the world's most exciting cities. In London, ERGON operates 4 venues — Taverna Ermou, ERGON Deli Maddox, ERGON Westfield Stratford City and ERGON HOUSE Restaurant Covent Garden — each sharing the same philosophy: genuine, high-quality Greek cuisine served with warmth and tradition.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Area Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations across all four London venues and bring the ERGON culinary vision to life on every plate, in every location.
About the Role
As Area Head Chef, you will hold overall responsibility for the culinary operations of ERGON's four London sites, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and authenticity across the full menu range. You will lead, structure, and develop the kitchen teams across all locations, working closely with the Operations team to uphold ERGON's standards throughout London.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate kitchen operations across all four ERGON venues in London
- Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and authenticity of dishes in line with ERGON's recipes and standards across all sites
- Lead, train, and develop kitchen teams at each location, fostering a collaborative and professional culture
- Manage food cost, wastage, procurement, and inventory across the four kitchens in line with budgetary targets
- Ensure full compliance with UK food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP / Food Safety UK)
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee sourcing of quality Greek and Mediterranean ingredients
- Work closely with the Operations and Management team to align culinary execution with ERGON's brand identity across all London venues
- Travel regularly between the four London locations as required