Head Chef for The Mere Scribbler in Streatham.  A Fresh Seasonal Independent modern local.  Immediate start.
Auditions happening now…

We're on the hunt for our next Head Chef to join our fantastic team at our independent modern local The Mere Scribbler and lead in the delivery of Livelyhood’s delicious food offering in the Streatham.

Do you believe in fresh produce? Cooked to order? Do you have a passion for producing flavoursome pub food? Eager to train and develop your team?
We’d love to hear from you.
Come and be part of an excellent working environment where the focus is on constantly developing yourself.
(Mentoring from our Exec Chef is readily available to you)
And helping to create seasonal menu items from the best ingredients (no additives or preservatives in our kitchens!).

Who are we?
The Mere Scribbler is part of the Livelyhood Pub Group.  Livelyhood is a South London based owner, creator and operator of modern, inviting and independent neighbourhood modern local pubs.

Our pubs are spaces with personality where you eat well, drink together, are entertained with everything from perfect sports viewing to weekly quizzes and celebrate life at each and every opportunity. Hospitality is in our soul. We are committed. We have fun.
Food is at the heart of what we do. We’re not “Gastro” as such – but we do believe in fresh produce, cooked to order, as tasty as we can make it.
About The Mere Scribbler, Streatham
This site has recently celebrated it’s first birthday.  It enjoys strong food sales and there’s plenty of opportunity for our Head Chef to get creative, with daily specials.
The Mere Scribbler is conveniently located opposite Streatham Common.
The Mere Scribbler is a small kitchen.   Except when the Chef de Partie is working our Head Chef would be working on their own in the day times,  then with a KP in the evenings only.  So this role would really suit someone who enjoys and thrives in  their own company.

Who are you?

If you're already liking the sound of us, you're already our kind of person. Throw in your passion for consistent, flavoursome, fresh food, clear communication skills, good organisational skills, high kitchen standards, strong work ethic and your in-depth knowledge of H and S and HACCP and you'll have us at hello!

The right person will:

• Manage daily food ordering, production, and service – always achieving our high standards.
• Cook great, tasty food so that people keep coming back for more.
• Comply with our food standards and guidelines.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Manage supplier ordering and maintain correct stock levels.
experience in a Head Chef position preferred or if you are ready to make the step up into the Head Chef role, we certainly want to hear from you.
What we are offering
A competitive salary - £26k – £28k basic + tronc + Bonus  OTE up to £31k.
With generous tronc/service payments
Bonus eligibility – for quarterly (£750) and annual (£2500) bonuses.
Excellent, supportive working environment.
25% Staff, friends and family discounts valid in all Livelyhood sites from day 1
28 Days paid holiday a year
Quarterly staff recognition schemes
Employer pension scheme
Childcare voucher scheme
Adhoc staff incentives
Great training available - from day 1 including certified online training.
Start dates as soon as possible.
Real chance to be part of a great team of people, with a family workplace culture.
Interested? Drop your CV over to us. We’re considering applications as they apply, so don't delay in submitting your application.
You will appreciate that all applicants require proof of their eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.