At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand-new kitchen, develop menus, and build a talented team.
- Company: Bala Baya Group, known for bold Eastern Mediterranean dining in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative freedom, and a chance to shape a new site.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team that values creativity and hospitality.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting culinary journey and make your mark in a growing group.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen leadership and a passion for innovative cuisine.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
About Us Bala Baya Group brings bold, Eastern Mediterranean-inspired dining to London, built on Chef Eran Tibi's own heritage and creative vision.
From Bala Baya's warm, family-rooted storytelling in Southwark to Kapara's bold, theatrical energy in Soho, the Group is known for food and hospitality with no limits and for building teams who genuinely welcome everyone through the door.
We're now opening our third site, and looking for a General Manager to help shape it from the ground up.
The Role This is a rare chance to lead a brand-new kitchen as part of an established, growing group shaping the menu, building the section, and setting the standard for a new site while carrying forward the food philosophy that defines Bala Baya.
You'll take full ownership of the kitchen: menu development, team building, food cost, and every plate that leaves the pass, working closely with the Founder, Chef Eran Tibi and his brigade.
Key Responsibilities Pre-opening Develop the new site's menu in partnership with the Founder/Executive Chef rooted in the Group's Eastern Mediterranean identity, but with its own distinct point of view Recruit, hire and train the full kitchen brigade ahead of launch Build kitchen SOPs, prep lists, specs and stock/ordering systems specific to the new site
Head Chef employer: Bala Baya Group
Bala Baya Group is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape a new restaurant in the vibrant heart of London. With a strong emphasis on team culture and hospitality, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and creativity, all while being part of a fast-growing group that values bold culinary experiences and warm storytelling. Joining us means being part of a family-oriented team that welcomes everyone and fosters a sense of belonging from day one.
