Head Chef – Michelin Bib Gourmand – 58-60k inc tronc
A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join an award-winning London restaurant group, with a focus on high-volume, fast-paced European cuisine and genuine work-life balance.

The Role
We are delighted to partner with a highly respected, multi-site restaurant group to appoint a Head Chef for one of their established London sites. This is a pivotal role offering stability, creative freedom, and a clear path for progression within a people-focused business renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food. The successful candidate will be the culinary leader, with responsibility for hands-on kitchen leadership, team development, and full operational management.

The Group

• Award-winning modern restaurant group with a Bib Gourmand standard for quality.
• Currently operating 6 successful London sites, with more openings planned.
• High-volume, fast-paced European restaurants.
• A people-focused business known for vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food.
• Minimal chef turnover – a structured, supportive environment.
• Genuine expansion journey with further sites in the pipeline.

The Head Chef Role

• Lead the kitchen at an established, high-volume London site.
• Hands-on kitchen leadership across all sections.
• Team development – a genuine passion for developing teams and promoting from within.
• Full operational management, including stock, cost control, and kitchen systems.
• Menu collaboration – creative freedom to shape menus.
• Work closely with the wider group on operational delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-quality, fresh food environments.
• A background in recognised, quality-driven restaurants is a significant advantage.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced European cuisine.
• Strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for developing teams and promoting from within.
• Commercially savvy, with excellent stock, cost control, and kitchen systems management.
• A collaborative, energetic team player with no ego.
• Committed to a sustainable chef lifestyle.

Why Apply

• Excellent salary of £58,000 – £60,000 including tronc.
• A sensible 45-48 hour working week, promoting a true work-life balance.
• Creative freedom to collaborate on and shape menus.
• A clear progression path as the group continues to expand.
• A structured, supportive environment known for minimal chef turnover.

How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef ready for a high-volume, quality-driven role within an expanding group, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com

02075395579

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