Head Chef

HC Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier restaurant group is seeking a Head Chef to lead a new restaurant in Marylebone. This role involves crafting the restaurant's identity through menu development, kitchen design, and team management. Ideal candidates will have experience in award-winning settings and a strong understanding of Greek cuisine. A competitive salary of £70,000 is offered along with autonomy over menu design and input into the kitchen layout.

Benefits

Fantastic salary package starting at £70,000

Generous pension schemes

Autonomy of menu

Input into kitchen design and equipment

Collaboration with dedicated proprietors

Qualifications

• Proven experience in award-winning restaurants with knowledge of Greek cuisine.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working closely with restaurant owners.
• Must have a proven employment history as a head chef.

Responsibilities

• Shape the restaurant's identity through kitchen design and menu development.
• Manage team recruitment and training.
• Establish a high-end casual dining experience.

Skills

Experience in award-winning restaurants

Knowledge of Greek cuisine

Creative menu development

Supplier contract management

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef

H&C Solutions is delighted to announce our partnership with an exciting new restaurant opening in the heart of Marylebone. This concept will celebrate the finest produce from across the Greek Islands, brought to life through a high-end casual dining experience. The menu will champion simplicity and seasonality, allowing exceptional ingredients to shine.

The newly appointed Head Chef will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s identity—from kitchen design and menu development to team recruitment and training. This is a rare opportunity to help craft a destination that blends Mediterranean warmth with London sophistication.

Head Chef Benefits

• A fantastic salary package starting at £70,000
• Generous pension schemes
• Autonomy of the menu’s
• Input into the kitchen layout, design and equipment
• Collaborating with dedicated proprietors aiming to influence the London hospitality sector.

Head Chef Requirements

• Proven experience in award-winning restaurants, with deep knowledge of Greek cuisine including regional flavours and traditional techniques.
• The role requires a creative, self-motivated individual dependable for establishing the restaurant with the owners.
• All applicants must have a proven employment history.
• A head chef who is confident with menu creations, costing, setting up contracts with suppliers and recruitment.