Head Chef – Premium Casual Restaurant – Soho / King's Cross – 54 – 57k + Bonus

Join a growing group of premium casual restaurants in central London. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-energy site, with a focus on fresh food &  small plates.

We are partnering with a successful restaurant group on the search for a Head Chef to join their team. With 3 successful sites, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen in a business that genuinely cares about its people.

The Restaurant:

• Concept: Premium casual dining, elevated food.
• Covers: 160-200 per day on weekends
• Hours: 45 hour contacts, breaks between services
• Kitchen set-up: Charcoal grill, flatbread ovens
• Team: 15-20 chefs per site
• Fresh food: All prepared fresh on site

The Head Chef Role:

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Work within the group menu framework set by Group Executive Chef with some creative input – sous chefs have dishes on the menu.
• Manage all kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety.
• 45-hour week. Mondays are admin days.
• Support and develop your brigade, including CDPs

The Ideal Head Chef:

• Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up.
• Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments.
• Comfortable with small plates / sharing concepts.
• A leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing.

Why Apply?

• Salary: 54-57k plus quarterly bonus on KPIs
• Benefits: Premium medical cover, supportive culture, mental health support
• Training: 3 months training before taking over your own site
• Growth: New site opening this year – potential for progression
• Culture: Genuinely supportive, inclusive, modern working environment

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.