Salary: £60,000 + 10% Bonus + Tronc
Location: Central London
Hours: 47.5 hours | Full-time
Love restaurants and great British produce, but looking for a Head Chef role with a little more balance?
I'm recruiting a Head Chef to lead a contemporary British restaurant within one of London's most prestigious visitor destinations.
You'll have real ownership of the kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal, produce-led menus, lead the brigade and deliver consistently brilliant food.
Salary & Benefits
- £60,000 salary
- Potential 10% performance bonus
- Additional tronc
- Staff meals
- Paid day off on Christmas Eve
- Medicash healthcare support
- Supplier trips and tastings
- Funded training and development
- Employee discounts
The Operation
- Contemporary British restaurant.
- Seasonal, produce-led menus.
- Quality ingredients and strong supplier relationships.
- Established kitchen brigade.
- Predominantly daytime operation.
- Evening service on Friday and Saturday.
- Occasional premium events.
The Role
- Lead the restaurant kitchen and brigade.
- Develop seasonal menus with the Executive Chef.
- Manage Senior Sous, Sous and junior chefs.
- Stay hands-on across prep and service.
- Train and develop the kitchen team.
- Manage ordering, stock and kitchen rotas.
- Control food, labour and waste costs.
- Maintain exceptional food safety and kitchen standards.
About You
- Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up.
- Strong contemporary British food background.
- Passionate about seasonality, produce and provenance.
- Commercially strong with excellent cost control.
- Confident leading and developing chefs.
- Hands-on and calm during busy services.
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who still wants the creativity, standards and buzz of a quality London restaurant, but within an operation offering a more structured working pattern and an excellent overall package.
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Head Chef - Contemporary British Restaurant employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
