Head Chef

TOPCHEFS; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Permanent position

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Paris is seeking a Head Chef to craft modern French cuisine with creative freedom. You will lead a talented kitchen team while managing a dynamic menu that reflects culinary innovation. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a respected global organization. Ideal candidates will be bilingual in French and English and have experience in high-end dining environments.

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in French and English.
• Creative culinary vision with a drive to push boundaries.
• Strong cost-control and profitability mindset.
• Modern leadership with focus on team development.
• Experience in high-end brasseries, boutique hotels, or luxury venues.

Responsibilities

• Craft modern French cuisine with creative freedom.
• Lead a talented team of 28, including Sous Chefs.
• Manage a dynamic menu refreshed every 6-7 weeks.
• Ensure profitable costing, quality control, and exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in French and English

Creative ambition

Exceptional cost control skills

Modern leadership

Experience in high-end brasseries, boutique hotels, or exclusive dining venues

Job description

Head Chef – Prestigious Hospitality Venue, Paris

Paris is calling, and this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around often. My client—an internationally renowned hospitality brand in the heart of Paris—is investing significantly in a stunning relaunch this April. New furniture, reimagined interiors, fresh uniforms, and a completely revitalized food concept. This is their moment to elevate, and they need a Head Chef who can lead the charge.

What You'll Create

This isn't about churning out the same menu month after month. You'll be crafting modern French cuisine with creative freedom to express your culinary voice alongside a selection of signature international dishes. With 30 dishes on the menu—and the flexibility to refresh it every 6–7 weeks—you'll keep things dynamic for discerning guests who return frequently.

You'll work with a talented team of 28, including 2 Sous Chefs and a Junior Sous, with full support from a dedicated Executive Chef for Europe. The kitchen serves the main dining operation, handles room service, and delivers intimate private dining experiences.

What You'll Bring

• Bilingual fluency in French and English
• Creative ambition and a genuine passion for pushing culinary boundaries
• Exceptional cost control skills—you know how to run a tight, profitable kitchen
• Modern leadership—empathetic, inspiring, and committed to developing your team
• Experience in high-end brasseries, boutique hotels, or exclusive dining venues

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a permanent position with a generous salary, comprehensive benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a global organization. You'll be part of a significant transformation, with the creative freedom and resources to make your mark. The business performs exceptionally well financially, and there's already talk of expansion to a second Paris location.

Ready to Apply?

No cover letter needed—just your CV and your ambition.

Confidential recruitment by TOPCHEFS Careers & Recruitment, Dublin