ROVI, located in the heart of Fitzrovia in London, is part of the Ottolenghi family, a name well known for its innovation, quality, and people-first approach. ROVI’s kitchen is centred around coal cooking, fresh provenance, creative taste profiling, and bold, flavour-driven dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients.

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at ROVI, part of the Ottolenghi group. In this leadership role, you will guide the team to deliver consistently high standards while championing the creativity, care and generosity that define Ottolenghi kitchens. This is a role for a chef passionate about developing teams, cooking with exceptional seasonal produce, and creating bold, flavour-led dishes.

As Head Chef at ROVI, you will:

Lead and inspire and the kitchen team to achieve high standards in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in quality, consistency, and food presentation
Champion ROVI’s style of cooking, with a focus on coal cooking, bold flavours and seasonal ingredients.
Work closely with the Executive Development Chef to design and develop seasonal menus aligned with the Ottolenghi ethos.
Strong commercial understanding with proven experience running a professional kitchen efficiently and profitably
Maintain exceptional food hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen
Skilled in managing labour controls, scheduling, and kitchen operations to maintain high standards while meeting financial targets
Manage food costs, ordering, and stock control efficiently and sustainably
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop junior chefs, fostering growth and creativity
Create a positive, respectful kitchen culture where teamwork, learning and accountability are valued.
Work closely with the General Manager and FOH team to ensure a seamless, memorable guest experience

We’re looking for someone who:

Has proven experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally as Head Chef or Senior Sous in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Brings creativity, curiosity, and a genuine love for fresh, seasonal cooking
Leads with empathy, professionalism, and a hands-on approach
Is passionate about nurturing talent and building a strong, inclusive kitchen culture

What’s in it for you:

Comprehensive Health Benefits: A full benefits package to support your well-being
Career Development Opportunities: Tailored training, internal progression, and mentorship to help you thrive
Enhanced Parental Pay: After two years’ service, benefit from enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy, or Primary Care Giver Pay, as well as Paternity Pay
Special Birthday Treat: A little something to celebrate your special day
Exclusive Workshops & Demos: Monthly Test Kitchen experiences to deepen your culinary knowledge
Ottolenghi Group Discounts: Generous discounts on food, drink, and retail across our shops and restaurants

If you’re an experienced chef who enjoys leading teams, cooking with exceptional produce and delivering bold, flavour-driven food, we’d love to hear from you.