Overview
HEAD CHEF | NEW LONDON HOTEL OPENING | CIRCA £65,000+
A brand-new hotel is opening in London with an all-day restaurant and a new bar and terrace overlooking the city.
This is an opening Head Chef role. You will shape the food, build the team, and set the standards from day one.
Concept
- Breakfast service that flows into lunch
- Afternoon tea service
- Dinner service
- Bar and terrace with skyline views
- British produce at the core
- International feel with strong Mediterranean influence
- Small plates and sharing style
- Seasonal menu changes
- Busy service expected across multiple dayparts
The role
- Lead menu development across all dayparts
- Create seasonal menus and run tastings
- Recruit, hire, and build the kitchen team
- Train, coach, and develop the brigade
- Set up prep systems, standards, and service structure for an opening
- Oversee ordering, stock, rotas, and kitchen controls
- Work closely with senior hotel teams to deliver a smooth opening and strong daily operation
You must have
- Proven leadership in a hotel kitchen at Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef level
- Strong background in busy, high-volume restaurant service
- Confidence running fast, structured service
- A hands-on leadership style with clear training methods
- Strong standards around produce, seasonality, and consistency
Package
- Salary circa £65,000+ with flexibility for the right profile
- A high-profile opening with real ownership and visibility
Job Tenure: Permanent
