Head Chef, £40,000 - £44,000 DOE, Full-time, Monday to Friday, London

Start Date: Early to mid-July 2025

Job Description

A forward-thinking food business in East London is seeking a skilled, hands-on Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a kitchen that’s focused on functional, performance-led food designed to support energy, gut health, and mental clarity.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the back-of-house operation: developing creative, scalable menus, overseeing smooth daily production, maintaining cost efficiency, and building a high-performing kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef with a background in catering or dark kitchens to join a business that prioritises quality, wellbeing, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations
• Develop and implement functional, flavour-forward menus
• Ensure consistency and efficiency across daily food production
• Monitor and manage food costs, stock, and ordering
• Recruit, train, and support a small kitchen team
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Background in catering, production kitchens, or dark kitchen operations
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Confidence managing volume without compromising quality
• Interest in nutrition, wellbeing, and food innovation
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 – £44,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours (early mornings to afternoons)
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare support (after probation)
• Real input into menu development and kitchen strategy
• A purpose-led, collaborative working environment

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If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Giulia@cor-elevate.com