Head Chef

Bocconcino Restaurant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocconcino Restaurant is launching Osteria del Mare, an Italian seafood restaurant in Central London. They seek a talented Head Chef with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a track record of culinary excellence. The role offers a chance to shape the kitchen and menu, with a supportive environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Staff Meals

Performance-based Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and seafood dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and menu development.
• Inspire, train, and manage a kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Knowledge of Italian Cuisine

Kitchen Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

Head Chef – Osteria del Mare, Strand
An Exciting New Opening by Bocconcino Group
Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Central London

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Osteria del Mare—our newest Italian seafood restaurant in the heart of the Strand, brought to you by the Bocconcino Group, the team behind some of London’s most iconic and much-loved Italian dining destinations in Mayfair and Soho.

To lead this exciting new venture, we are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef who is passionate about authentic Italian cuisine, with a particular mastery of seafood dishes, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional culinary standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-end Italian or seafood-focused restaurants

• Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and regional seafood dishes

• A creative and passionate approach to menu development and seasonal specials

• Strong understanding of kitchen management, including cost control, GP targets, ordering and stock management

• Full compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards

• Proven leadership skills to inspire, train, and manage a kitchen team

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to shape the kitchen and menu of an exciting new flagship restaurant

• A dynamic, supportive, and quality-driven working environment

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Staff meals and generous employee discounts across all Bocconcino restaurants

• A chance to grow within a respected and expanding restaurant group

Join us at Osteria del Mare and be part of a new chapter in London’s Italian dining scene, combining the freshest seafood with timeless Italian hospitality.

Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary together.