Head Chef

H&C Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic new restaurant in London seeks a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and design the menu, focusing on Greek cuisine. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £70,000, autonomy over menu creation, and the opportunity to shape the restaurant's identity. Ideal candidates will have experience in award-winning establishments and a passion for Mediterranean culinary traditions.

Benefits

Fantastic salary package

Generous pension schemes

Menu autonomy

Input on kitchen design

Collaboration with proprietors

Qualifications

• Proven experience in award-winning restaurants with deep knowledge of Greek cuisine.
• Creative and self-motivated individual.
• Proven employment history required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen's creative direction and operations.
• Contribute to kitchen design and menu development.
• Train and recruit the kitchen team.

Skills

Award-winning restaurant experience

Knowledge of Greek cuisine

Menu creation

Team recruitment and training

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Head Chef will lead the kitchen’s creative direction and operations, contributing to kitchen design, menu development, and the training and recruitment of the kitchen team to deliver a high-quality guest experience.

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.