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Head Chef – Tapas & Small Plates – £50K + Bonus
Location: Central London
Job Title: Head Chef
Cuisine: Tapas & Small Plates
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to join a well-established Spanish tapas restaurant in central London.
With a reputation for bold, rustic flavours and high-quality ingredients, this vibrant venue delivers an authentic dining experience with a fast-paced, high-volume service.
The ideal Head Chef will be hands-on, reliable, and able to maintain exceptional standards, even in the absence of the Executive Chef. While creativity is welcome for occasional specials, the core menu remains largely unchanged, focusing on consistency and execution.
The Role:
- Leading a solid team of 6-8 chefs plus KPs
- Serving up to 200-250 covers per day special occasions
- Operating an open kitchen
- Maintaining food safety compliance and ensuring high kitchen standards
- Delivering high-quality, fast-paced service with bold, rustic flavours
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary of £50K + bonus (up to £6K quarterly or biannually)
- A supportive and well-established team
- Opportunity to work under an Executive Chef
- Stability in a respected, long-standing business
- Clear structure, a strong network, and room for professional growth
What They're Looking For:
- A Head Chef with experience in tapas, small plates, or Spanish cuisine
- Someone reliable, serious, and consistent in maintaining standards
- A chef with strong communication skills to lead and develop the team
- Hands-on leadership, ensuring smooth service and efficient prep
- Background in rota management, food safety, and health & safety compliance
If you are a dedicated Head Chef looking for your next challenge – Apply Today!
Contact Olly at COREcruitment dot com
