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Head Chef - Iconic London Restaurant - £65-70k

COREcruitment International
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London WC2B 6AA, England

Salary

£70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Head Chef at an iconic London restaurant offers a competitive salary of £65-70k.
  • Candidates are expected to have a stable and impressive career in fine dining, ideally with rosette or Michelin experience.
  • The role involves managing a team of 5 chefs and overseeing kitchen operations from prep to service.
  • This daytime-only position operates from 10 am to 7 pm, ensuring an enviable work-life balance with no late nights.
  • Additional benefits include private healthcare, a generous discount across the group, and opportunities for career progression.

Head Chef – Iconic London Restaurant – £65-70k

Daytime only – 10am -7pm operation

Location: Central London
Role: Head Chef
Food Style: Seasonal British, fine dining, sharing plates
Team: 5 chefs, including pastry specialists, plus 3 porters

A prestigious new opportunity has opened for an experienced Head Chef to lead a groundbreaking culinary venture in the heart of London. This landmark restaurant will offer seasonal British cuisine with a focus on refined dining and creative sharing plates.

This is your chance to shape a brand-new concept, managing a team in a beautifully refurbished, open-kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full menu control, showcasing your expertise in seasonal, high-quality British cuisine.
  • Overseeing all kitchen operations, from prep to service, maintaining impeccable food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Training and mentoring a dedicated team, fostering a professional yet approachable kitchen culture.
  • Collaborating on bespoke menus for high-profile events and partnerships.
  • Managing kitchen administration, including menu planning, cost control, and team schedules.

About You:

The ideal Head Chef will have:

  • A stable and impressive career in fine dining, preferably with rosette or Michelin experience.
  • Strong leadership skills and a collaborative, modern management style.
  • Creative flair, with a focus on presentation and social media-worthy plating.

Benefits:

  • Private healthcare.
  • Generous 35% discount across the group
  • Enviable work-life balance with no late nights (10 am–7 pm operations).
  • Opportunity for career progression, including a proposed new restaurant.

Apply today – contact Olly at COREcruitment dot com

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