Executive Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium French dining group in London seeks a Senior Head Chef / Group Chef to oversee two high-end bistros. This role requires proven experience in similar establishments and exceptional leadership skills. The chef will be pivotal in launching a new site while ensuring impeccable service standards. Offering a competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 plus tips, this is a great opportunity for career growth within an expanding group.

Benefits

Service charge / tips adding an estimated 5-10% monthly

Growth trajectory within the company

Career-defining role with high-profile responsibilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Group Chef in premium French bistros or brasseries.
• Strong leader with a focus on team development and high standards.
• Passionate about fine dining service and French cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational leadership and team management across two sites.
• Ensure impeccable standards of execution and consistency.
• Lead and develop a team of 15-20 chefs.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

French language skills

Job description

Senior Head Chef / Group Chef – High-End French Bistros 80-£85K - West London

Oversee the launch of a new central London site and lead an existing flagship in this pivotal growth role for a premium French group.

We are recruiting for a strategic and operationally excellent Senior Head Chef / Group Chef. This critical role oversees two high‑end French bistros, ensuring flawless execution and leading the team for an established site and a prestigious new opening in central London.

The Role : Senior Head Chef / Group Chef

• Core Focus : Operational leadership, implementation, and team management across two sites.
• Concept : High‑end, fine‑dining French bistro cuisine.
• Key Responsibility : Guaranteeing impeccable standards of execution and consistency.
• Growth Path : Designed for a chef who can grow with the business and potentially manage further site rollouts.
• Team : Lead and develop a brigade of 15-20 chefs per site.
• Covers : Peak of approximately 100 covers per day at the existing site.

The Ideal Senior Head Chef / Group Chef :

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Group Chef within premium French bistros or brasseries.
• A true implementer with exceptional organisational and operational skills.
• Strong leader focused on team development, standards, and smooth service.
• French language skills are a significant advantage for corporate liaison.
• Ambition to grow within an expanding group, managing multiple sites.
• Passionate about high‑quality French cuisine and fine dining service.

Why Apply?

• Leading Package : A salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Excellent Earnings : Service charge / tips on top, adding an estimated 5‑10% monthly.
• Career Defining Role : Be instrumental in a high‑profile London launch and manage an established flagship.
• Growth Trajectory : Clear path to oversee further sites as the group expands.

Sound like you? This Senior Head Chef / Group Chef role is interviewing now.

To apply for this Senior Head Chef / Group Chef position, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.