Overview
A new exciting chef driven Asian concept is expanding its presence in London, currently operating from a high footfall site in Kings Cross– one of the city’s busiest travel and retail hubs. They are looking for a talented Head Chef to lead their kitchen, own their menu development and grow with them. They are currently in the process of hiring a new leadership team ahead of their expansion.
Benefits
- Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience
- 40-hour, five day working week. Daytime shifts only (No nights)
- Prime Kings Cross location with exposure to national and international foot traffic
- Opportunity to grow in a head of food role as the brand expands
- Chance to add your creative touch to an experimental menu
The Role
This is a hands on, creative position at the heart of a growing brand. Based full time in Kings Cross, you’ll lead daily production whilst driving new product development across a hot and cold menu. Authenticity is everything, you’ll be the guardian of the recipes, ensuring every product is consistent, scalable, and true to Asian culinary tradition.
You’ll manage a small onsite kitchen team and collaborate closely with a wider team spanning operations, quality, and brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all day to day kitchen operations at a busy city centre site
- Own NPD across hot and cold menu items, balancing innovation with authenticity
- Develop and maintain recipes that are scalable across future locations
- Ensure daily fresh production meets quality, shelf life, and food safety standards
- Manage and mentor onsite kitchen staff including a Junior Chef
- Collaborate with operations and quality teams to drive consistency and efficiency
- Adapt recipes for high volume output without compromising on quality
About You
- Expertise in Korean fried chicken and Korean cuisine more broadly
- A natural leader who takes pride in bringing a team along with them
- Proven NPD experience in a fast paced, high volume environment
- Comfortable with early starts and the pace of a busy city centre environment
- Highly organised, with a sharp eye for food safety, shelf-life, and quality control
If this sounds like you, APPLY TODAY!
Job Tenure: Permanent
