Head Chef

Job description

Head Chef – New Opening – 60k plus 10k bonus

An exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to lead the opening of a flagship site for a premium restaurant group in London, delivering high-volume, quality-led all-day dining with 100% fresh food.

The Role

We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the opening of a flagship site for a leading London restaurant group. This high-profile role involves managing a brigade of 20-25 chefs in a 250-cover restaurant across two floors. The focus is on execution, team leadership, and operational delivery, with support from the Executive Chef on menu development. This role would suit a Head Chef from a high-volume, branded restaurant background who understands the pressures of a new opening.

The Restaurant

• Expected to be one of the biggest and busiest sites in the group.
• Open kitchen.
• 7 days a week – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Food-led site.
• Multiple menus – feasting, set menus, events, canapé, brunch.

The Head Chef Role

• Lead the kitchen team of 20-25 chefs across all sections.
• Ensure consistent execution of a high-quality, seasonal menu.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
• Drive team development, training, and performance.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Operations Manager on operational delivery.
• Contribute to menu development where input is welcome.

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, branded restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with new openings and the pressures they bring.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to a high standard.
• Commercial awareness with P&L, cost control, and labour management.
• Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cultural fit with the brand's values and work-life balance ethos.

Why Apply

• Lead the opening of a flagship site for a leading London restaurant group.
• Salary of £60,000 + performance bonus (up to £10k) + additional EBITDA-based bonus.
• Work with a respected brand with a strong culture.
• Excellent work-life balance.

How to Apply

If you are a Head Chef with high-volume, branded experience and ready for a new opening, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English