One of the best opportunities I have seen for a Head Chef to lead the flagship opening of a premium, fast:paced brand from a Michelin:starred chef, with genuine progression as the group expands.
The Role
We are seeking a Head Chef for a central London flagship. The successful candidate will be a first:class kitchen manager, genuinely excited by a flagship opening, with energy, warmth, and enthusiasm. The aim is to become a premium, quality:led brand with standout service.
The Site
- 80 covers, plus a 30:cover dessert and cocktail room.
- Expected to trade at A GBP 75k:A GBP 80k per week initially, targeting A GBP 100k once established.
- Forecast approximately 3,500:4,000 guests per week.
- Kitchen team of roughly 20 chefs.
The Brand
- Premium, quality:led, high:volume site in a high:footfall area.
- The best suppliers in town.
- High:quality production kitchen.
- Major expansion in the group : they are the next brand to take off.
- Genuine progression opportunities.
The Head Chef Role
- Lead the flagship opening.
- First:class kitchen management : rotas, stock, ordering, par levels, recruitment, training, HR processes, team motivation, and service standards.
- Lead a high:volume, fast:paced kitchen with potentially very large cover counts.
- Maintain quality and consistency.
- Build systems, solve gaps, and work without every process already in place.
- Manage kitchen P and L : food costs, labour, waste, stock, GP margins.
- Maintain full compliance : EHO, HACCP, Health and Safety.
The Ideal Head Chef
- Genuinely excited by a flagship opening : energy, warmth, enthusiasm, not just a strong CV.
- A first:class kitchen manager with strong operational and financial acumen.
- Comfortable leading high:volume, fast:paced kitchens with large cover counts.
- Values quality and consistency.
- A start:up mindset : comfortable building systems and solving gaps.
Why Apply
- Target package A GBP 50k:A GBP 58k all:in, potentially stretching to A GBP 60k:A GBP 65k for an outstanding candidate.
- 48:hour contract currently.
- Major expansion opportunity with genuine progression.
How
If you are a high:volume people leader ready to help build a premium food brand,
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Head Chef : 55:60k : New Opening : Flagship site in City of Westminster employer: TipTopJob
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