Head Chef – Creative Bar-Led Venue | £45K + Bonus | Clapham
Stabilise, innovate, and grow with a thriving London group – where work-life balance meets creative potential.

Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Seasonal brunch & dinner (pizza oven focus)
Location: Southwest London

We’re partnering with a vibrant bar-led group to find a hands-on Head Chef to stabilise their kitchen, then elevate their food offering. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in small teams and wants to grow with an expanding brand.

The Venue:

• High-energy bar/restaurant with private dining
• Evenings only (last orders 9:30pm) + busy Saturday brunch (£3K gross)
• Sundays 10am–6pm (admin day), Mondays & Tuesdays off
• 40–45 hours max – no burnout culture

The Ideal Head Chef:

• 100% hands-on – must work every service
• Organised, stock-savvy, and able to improve food sales incrementally
• Experience in bar-led venues or high-volume kitchens
• Can execute existing menus for 6 months before creative collaboration

Why Apply?

• £45K + £3K bonus (food margin & labour targets)
• Clear path to group role (2 new venues in 2025)
• Structured rota & work-life balance

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