Head Chef

Back of House; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned seafood restaurant in Westminster is searching for a Head Chef to lead a talented culinary team. The ideal candidate must possess proven experience in high-quality restaurants, a passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the ability to innovate. The restaurant offers competitive salary and unique perks, including guaranteed time off during holidays and discounts for staff. This is an extraordinary opportunity in an elegant setting that blends British charm with Mediterranean flavors.

Benefits

Guaranteed time off on Christmas and Boxing Day

Employee Assistance Programme and gym discounts

Up to 50% discount for friends and family

Up to 5 additional holidays and a paid day off for your birthday

Celebrations at awards events and socials

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant.
• Commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients and knowledge of Mediterranean cooking styles.
• A creative mindset with a desire to experiment and push culinary boundaries.
• Experience leading kitchen operations and maintaining administrational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a unique and elevated dining experience.
• Work with the Executive Head Chef and General Manager to build a talented team.
• Maintain excellence in food quality and service.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Passion for food

Innovation

Kitchen leadership

Job description

Overview

Lilibet’s is a new seafood‑led restaurant set within a beautifully restored Mayfair townhouse — once the birthplace of a young British princess. Inspired by elegance, travel, and timeless hospitality, the venue blends classic British charm with Mediterranean flavours, all served in a series of intimate, story‑rich dining spaces.

With over 160 covers, the restaurant includes an oyster bar, fireside grill, cocktail bar, and year‑round terrace. Guests will experience standout seafood dishes, bold cooking, and refined service in a setting designed to feel like an extraordinary private home.

What We Offer:

• Fresh Ingredients:Work with the finest selection of fresh produce to deliver a unique and elevated experience never seen before in London.
• Sophisticated Dining:Staying true to provenance and with a focus on quality, our 100‑cover venue features an open kitchen, a wood fired grill, a raw bar and private dining.
• Creative and Collaborative Environment:Working with the Executive Head Chef and General Manager, build your own team of talented chefs who strive for achieving culinary excellence.
• Competitive Salary:A rewarding package that recognises your skills and dedication.

What We’re Looking For:

• Culinary Expertise:Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high‑quality restaurant with high volumes and exclusive customer base.
• Passion for Food:A commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients; knowledge of Mediterranean cooking styles is advantageous.
• Innovation:A creative mindset with a desire to experiment and push culinary boundaries.
• Kitchen Leadership:Experience leading the kitchen operation, not only inspiring excellence in food quality and service, but maintaining the administrational requirements of a kitchen.

As we prepare for our grand opening, we have curated a fantastic selection of work perks so we can be certain to attract the very best Head Chef and Sous Chef in the industry…

• Guaranteed time off on Christmas and Boxing Day, we will be closed on these days
• Look after your emotional, physical and financial wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts and wholesome nutritious meals on duty
• Share the joy of our wonderful venue with friends and family with up to 50% discount.
• Up to 5 additional holidays and a paid day off for your birthday
• Celebrate achievements at our awards events and socials; guaranteed to make you smile

Our Head Chef role is not to be missed – the opportunity of a lifetime!