HEAD CHEF
Thai Fine Dining | London | 2-Star Ambition
£90,000 – £95,000 | Permanent
The Opportunity
This is one of the most compelling culinary briefs to land in London in years. We are recruiting a Head Chef for a significant new fine dining opening: a Thai concept with a two Michelin star ambition, backed by serious resource, a world class culinary director and a site already secured.
The concept is inspired by the spice routes, coastal traditions and indigenous ingredients of Thailand, celebrating bold flavours, exceptional produce, intricate techniques and deeply researched culinary traditions. You will work alongside a culinary director whose knowledge of Thai cuisine is unmatched in the UK, bringing their vision to life in the kitchen with precision, consistency and creative flair.
This is not a role for someone looking to follow a brief. It is a role for a chef who wants to build something extraordinary and has the technical foundation to make it happen.
The Role
• Lead the kitchen from day one, building the brigade, setting the culture and owning the standards
• Execute a refined, ingredient led tasting menu inspired by the spice routes, coastal traditions and indigenous ingredients of Thailand, with a particular focus on bold flavours, spice complexity and exceptional produce
• Work in close creative partnership with the culinary director to develop and evolve the menu
• Drive towards Michelin recognition, bringing the discipline and consistency that two star cuisine demands
• Recruit, develop and inspire a world class kitchen team from the ground up
• Oversee all kitchen operations including GP management, ordering and supplier relationships
The Candidate
You are currently operating, or have recently operated, at Head Chef or Executive Chef level within a Michelin starred kitchen. You bring:
• Demonstrable experience executing fine dining tasting menus at Michelin level
• A passion for global cuisine and ingredient driven cooking, with a genuine interest in exploring Thailand's rich culinary heritage through research, travel, collaboration or personal curiosity
• The leadership maturity to build and lead a brigade in a high pressure, high expectation environment
• Experience of openings, or a hunger to take on the challenge of building something from scratch
• Calm authority, high emotional intelligence and zero tolerance for mediocrity
Previous experience cooking Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine is not essential. What matters is a proven Michelin level foundation, exceptional technical standards, genuine culinary curiosity and the ambition to create food that earns its place amongst the very best in the world.
The successful candidate will bring the discipline, precision and leadership expected of a world class fine dining chef, alongside the openness to immerse themselves in a highly distinctive culinary vision.
Salary & Package
• Depending on experience: circa £90,000
• Permanent
• The opportunity to build a legacy kitchen and kitchen team in London
• Working alongside one of the UK's most respected culinary voices
How to Apply
This search is being managed exclusively by Organic Recruitment. To be considered, or to have a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:
Aidan | Organic Recruitment
Specialist Hospitality Recruitment
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Sponsorship: Candidates requiring a UK Skilled Worker visa transfer may be considered. Sponsorship for candidates applying from outside the UK is not available.