Head Chef – Pan Asian Restaurant – 70k up to 78k OTE
An exciting opportunity to lead a prestigious new Pan Asian restaurant in Central London, with and a focus on Asian cuisine.

The Role
We are recruiting for a dynamic Head Chef of a high-end Pan Asian restaurant in East London. This is part of a premium restaurant group. The focus is on Asian cuisine – we need a Head Chef with deep knowledge and passion for the region's diverse culinary traditions.

The Head Chef Role

• Develop and execute Pan Asian menus in collaboration with consultant chefs and the group's Head of Food.
• Manage a high-volume kitchen with, serving up to 600 covers daily.
• Lead recruitment and training for the new brigade, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Ensure impeccable standards for both à la carte and private dining events.
• Drive kitchen profitability and achieve monthly performance targets.

The Ideal Head Chef Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong background in Pan Asian, Japanese, or Southeast Asian cuisine – essential.
• Experience with Robata grill, live-fire cooking, or wok cooking is highly advantageous.
• A natural leader with the ability to recruit, train, and inspire a large team.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing kitchen financials and KPIs.
• Flexible and hands-on, comfortable with initial training periods and a fast-paced launch environment.

Why Apply for this Head Chef Position

• Lead a major site for an established, restaurant group.
• Attractive package of 70k plus OTE of 78k
• Significant creative input and support from experienced executive chefs.
• Work with premium ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment.
• Career-defining role in East London.

How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef with a passion for Asian cuisine, please send your CV to

Olly@COREcruitment.com