Head Chef – New Opening – 60k plus 10k bonus
An exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to lead the opening of a flagship site for a premium restaurant group in London, delivering high-volume, quality-led all-day dining with 100% fresh food.
The Role
We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the opening of a flagship site for a leading London restaurant group. This high-profile role involves managing a brigade of 20-25 chefs in a 250-cover restaurant across two floors. The focus is on execution, team leadership, and operational delivery, with support from the Executive Chef on menu development. This role would suit a Head Chef from a high-volume, branded restaurant background who understands the pressures of a new opening.
The Restaurant
- Expected to be one of the biggest and busiest sites in the group.
- Open kitchen.
- 7 days a week – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Food-led site.
- Multiple menus – feasting, set menus, events, canapé, brunch.
The Head Chef Role
- Lead the kitchen team of 20-25 chefs across all sections.
- Ensure consistent execution of a high-quality, seasonal menu.
- Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
- Drive team development, training, and performance.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Operations Manager on operational delivery.
- Contribute to menu development where input is welcome.
The Ideal Head Chef
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, branded restaurant environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience with new openings and the pressures they bring.
- Ability to follow and execute recipes to a high standard.
- Commercial awareness with P&L, cost control, and labour management.
- Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong cultural fit with the brand's values and work-life balance ethos.
Why Apply
- Lead the opening of a flagship site for a leading London restaurant group.
- Salary of £60,000 + performance bonus (up to £10k) + additional EBITDA-based bonus.
- Work with a respected brand with a strong culture.
- Excellent work-life balance.
How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef with high-volume, branded experience and ready for a new opening, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.