Head Chef

Whisk Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining brand is seeking an exceptional Head Chef for their new opening in Southern Europe. This role offers the opportunity to shape the culinary vision and elevate menu offerings in a dynamic environment. As Head Chef, you will lead a talented kitchen brigade, ensuring the delivery of signature cuisine while maintaining high standards of cooking and presentation. Candidates must have the ability to relocate and hold an EU passport, as no sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Ability to relocate and hold an EU passport.
• Experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to develop and implement restaurant menus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the kitchen's menu in line with its brand.
• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen brigade ensuring standards of cooking, presentation, timing and consistency.

Job description

Head Chef - Contemporary French-Mediterranean - Europe

Job Title :

Head Chef

Salary :

up to €90,000 all in

Location :

Southern Europe (new Opening)

Ability to relocate and hold an EU passport as NO Sponsorship is given

Purpose :

This is a new opening for a globally renowned dining brand celebrated for its vibrant, upscale French-Mediterranean cuisine, and is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen. With locations across the world, the group is synonymous with high-energy, stylish dining experiences where creativity, flavour, and presentation combine to delight guests.

As Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to shape the culinary vision, elevate menu offerings, and inspire a talented brigade in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of luxury, creativity, and social dining.

To lead the kitchen operation of a high-volume restaurant, delivering signature cuisine in line with its brand identity and supporting the venue’s profitability, quality and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement the kitchen's menu in line with its brand.
• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen brigade ensuring standards of cooking, presentation, timing and consistency.