Overview
Head Chef – Michelin Bib Gourmand – 58-60k inc tronc
A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join an award-winning London restaurant group, with a focus on high-volume, fast-paced European cuisine and genuine work-life balance.
The Role
We are delighted to partner with a highly respected, multi-site restaurant group to appoint a Head Chef for one of their established London sites. This is a pivotal role offering stability, creative freedom, and a clear path for progression within a people-focused business renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food. The successful candidate will be the culinary leader, with responsibility for hands-on kitchen leadership, team development, and full operational management.
The Group
- Award-winning modern restaurant group with a Bib Gourmand standard for quality.
- Currently operating 6 successful London sites, with more openings planned.
- High-volume, fast-paced European restaurants.
- A people-focused business known for vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food.
- Minimal chef turnover – a structured, supportive environment.
- Genuine expansion journey with further sites in the pipeline.
The Head Chef Role
- Lead the kitchen at an established, high-volume London site.
- Hands-on kitchen leadership across all sections.
- Team development – a genuine passion for developing teams and promoting from within.
- Full operational management, including stock, cost control, and kitchen systems.
- Menu collaboration – creative freedom to shape menus.
- Work closely with the wider group on operational delivery.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
The Ideal Head Chef
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-quality, fresh food environments.
- A background in recognised, quality-driven restaurants is a significant advantage.
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced European cuisine.
- Strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for developing teams and promoting from within.
- Commercially savvy, with excellent stock, cost control, and kitchen systems management.
- A collaborative, energetic team player with no ego.
- Committed to a sustainable chef lifestyle.
Why Apply
- Excellent salary of £58,000 – £60,000 including tronc.
- A sensible 45-48 hour working week, promoting a true work-life balance.
- Creative freedom to collaborate on and shape menus.
- A clear progression path as the group continues to expand.
- A structured, supportive environment known for minimal chef turnover.
How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef ready for a high-volume, quality-driven role within an expanding group, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
02075395579
07599297482
Job Tenure: Permanent
