At the Island Queen we recognise that a good Head Chef is a key ingredient to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, leading your team to thrive whatever the shift throws at them (not literally!).

The Island Queen is due to be remodeled next year with plans heavily featured around expanding the size of the kitchen.

The perfect candidate will have experience in building, developing and leading a successful team; will be well versed in health and safety practices, as well as experience in ensuring specs are delivered to a high standard.

The Island Queen is steeped in history and it doesn’t take long to find an article about the pub, first built in 1842. In the 1850’s, this Grade II listed building became first licensed for music and dancing, with a small music hall on the first floor, now one of the longest surviving of its kind. It is the only pub in Britain to bear the name the ‘Island Queen’, named after the American sidewheeler steamboat that cruised along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers during the 1800s. Winner of the Londonists ‘Best pub in Angel’ (7 years ago) and once referred to as the most famous pub in Islington. Also listed in Time Out as one of the best pubs in Islington and numerous other internet listings.

Join us at Castle Pubs, where each one of our pubs has its own story to tell. Think urban pubs packed with personality, craft beers and a unique atmosphere. If you’ve got pints of personality, we want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first “Head Chef” appointment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
• Quarterly bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with lifelong learning and funded qualifications
• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands.  Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.

On top of this, we offer a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…
• Train, motivate and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food operation
• Be responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance which can lead to attractive rewards
• Oversee food ordering and food preparation
• Ensure delivery of operational standards
• Manage a team
• Control stock
• Always conform to health and hygiene regulations

WHAT DO I NEED?
It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect dish, and a top Chef to bring it all together. You’ll...
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards
• Be a seasoned pro in managing a kitchen
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu
• Train, develop and grow your team to smash targets together
• Be ready for anything that the shift throws at your team (not literally!)