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Job Role: Executive Head Chef / Head Chef
Cuisine: Classic Japanese Izakaya
Location: City of London
We are partnering exclusively with an acclaimed restaurant group to recruit an Executive Head Chef for their new Japanese Izakaya flagship restaurant. This is a rare opportunity to build a kitchen from scratch, with full creative control and a premium offering.
The Concept:
- Open-fire cooking, bold flavours, and elegant presentation
- 70 covers + PDR, lunch and dinner only
- Menu focus: Sushi/Sashimi, Tempura, Grill
- Busy lunch and services up to 150 covers
The Ideal Chef:
- Proven experience in high-end Japanese kitchens
- Strong leadership - ability to hire and train a team of 15 chefs
- Passion for open-fire cooking and precision in sushi/sashimi
- Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends)
Why Apply?
- Autonomy - Report directly to founders (no group executive)
- Financial reward - £80K-£100K + bonus
- Work-life balance - Structured hours (lunch/dinner service only)
- Career legacy - Launch a flagship site in the City
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY! Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
Executive Chef employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a prestigious restaurant group as an Executive Head Chef in the heart of the City of London, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead and shape a flagship Japanese Izakaya from its inception. Enjoy a rewarding salary of £80K-£100K plus bonuses, while benefiting from a Monday to Friday schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance. With full creative control over the menu and the chance to build and mentor a talented team, this role offers not just a job, but a chance to leave a lasting culinary legacy.
Contact Detail:
COREcruitment Ltd Recruiting Team
