Head Chef

2 weeks ago


London W, United Kingdom c0f8d979-5c35-40da-9963-c4fb440078d4 Full time £55,000 per year

Head Chef – New Restaurant Opening (UK)

Full-Time | Competitive Salary up to £55,000 OTE

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head Chef – or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step – to lead the kitchen team for our brand-new restaurant opening in the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent culinary knowledge, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

In this role, you will work closely with our Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring outstanding food quality, consistency, and presentation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our menu, develop a talented kitchen brigade, and play a key part in building our reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes
  • Work with the Executive Chef on menu creation and development
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and quality control
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
  • Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff
  • Manage stock levels, ordering, and food cost control
  • Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation

About You

  • Head Chef experience OR a strong Sous Chef ready for promotion
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Creative, organised, and confident in menu planning
  • Solid understanding of food safety regulations
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a busy environment
  • Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and great guest experiences

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to lead an exciting new restaurant opening
  • Creative input in menu development
  • Supportive leadership and career growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person


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