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Head Chef

🏒 Lina Stores β€’ πŸ“ London, England β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Ref: LIN1022 Branch: Lina Stores - Marylebone Lane Restaurant Delicatessen Location: Lina Stores - Marylebone Lane Restaurant Delicatessen, London (West) Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 45 Posted date: 23/03/2023 Closing date: 25/04/2023


ABOUT US

We are London’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant, with locations in Soho, King’s Cross, City and Marylebone. First opened in 1944, Lina Stores is known for its fresh, handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, antipasti and many more products β€” all imported from Italy! Guests can enjoy our Italian dishes in our restaurant and take away the ingredients from our deli to recreate their Italian feast at home. We also have an online shop which allows customers to order online quickly and easily with seamless deliveries straight to their front door. All of this of course requires preparation, which is all done in our very own Lina Cucina in Peckham, where we develop our high-quality Italian recipes.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU AS A HEAD CHEF?

  • Being a part of an amazing team
  • Membership of Hospitality Action (Mental Health Support)
  • Generous refer a friend scheme
  • Employee of the month
  • Up to 30% off all our restaurants, and delicatessen
  • Up to 30% of our sister restaurants (Island Poke Kricket)
  • Daily Coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift
  • Constant training and a clear development path to further your career
  • Hospitality Rewards app
  • wage stream platform
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • staff parties, and much more!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head Chef, you will be fully responsible for the management of the restaurant kitchen. You will manage the team to ensure efficiency, quality, and cleanliness, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere. You will be serving high-quality handmade β€˜modern and traditional’ Italian recipes dishes, such as Artisan Pastas and Fresh Foods, whilst holding the responsibility of the food management ordering system and personally upholding and training excellent HS and food hygiene standards.

YOU ARE

A hard-working professional chef, with exceptional cooking skills and a passion for Italian Food. Previous experience in team training and management is essential, alongside previous experience working in a quality kitchen. You will hold a minimum level 2 HS/Food Hygiene certificates. A strong work ethic is essential, alongside flexibility and a willingness to work as part of a strong team. Italian speaking would be advantageous, but not essential.

INTERESTED?

If you’re an experienced Head chef, with passion and drive, then apply to be a part of our growing team!

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MARYLEBONE LANE RESTAURANT DELICATESSEN MARYLEBONE, LONDON

Lina Stores Marylebone is housed on the corner of Marylebone Lane and Wigmore Street, at the entrance to Marylebone Village. Set over two floors, it features a spacious all-day restaurant, fully-stocked delicatessen and downstairs bar, which also serves as the perfect private dining room for up to 60 guests. Ideal for long catch-ups with friends over lunch, a quick Italian salad to take away, or an aperitivo at the feature art-deco basement bar, Lina Stores Marylebone welcomes you for lunch and dinner.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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2

Technical & Competency Interviews

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3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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