Lead the kitchen of a vibrant, high-energy destination where fresh, creative food meets volume and pace.

We are partnering with a hugely successful, independent group to find a talented Head Chef for their flagship West London site. This will be a high-volume, wet-led venue renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and exceptional Mediterranean-inspired small plates.

This Head Chef role is perfect for a creative, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure and wants full autonomy over a dynamic kitchen. If you have a passion for fresh produce, menu innovation, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

The Role: Head Chef

• Cuisine: Mediterranean small plates
• Volume: up to 300 daily covers
• Team: Lead a brigade of 7/8 chefs
• Hours: 48-hour contract, 7-day operation (kitchen closes at 10 PM)
• Scope: 80% hands-on, with full P&L and menu control

The Ideal Head Chef:

• A proven Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Experience in high-volume, quality-focused kitchens
• Creative with a passion for Mediterranean flavours and seasonal produce
• A natural, hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a team
• Commercially astute, with an understanding of GP and kitchen management

Why Apply?

• Salary: £50-55K inclusive of tronc (approx. £6-8k)
• Bonus: 10% annual bonus, taking the top package to £68.5K
• Autonomy: Full creative and operational control of the kitchen
• Stability: A thriving, £5M per year business with a loyal following
• Menu Development: Lead and change the menu with the seasons

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com