HEAD CHEF

Hiranga Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Mediterranean restaurant in Covent Garden seeks a skilled Head Chef passionate about seafood and Mediterranean flavors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team, design vibrant dishes, and influence menu development, all while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and hygiene.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience as a Head Chef.
• Strong expertise in seafood dishes.
• Confident leader with excellent kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations focused on seafood.
• Design and execute an authentic Mediterranean menu.
• Train and manage kitchen team for smooth service.

Skills

Mediterranean cuisine

Leadership

Kitchen management

Organisational skills

Team mentoring

Job description

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A highly regarded Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden is seeking a talented Head Chef with a strong background in seafood and a passion for Mediterranean flavours. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to lead a dynamic kitchen and create vibrant, flavourful dishes inspired by Italian and Greek coastal cuisines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations with a focus on fresh, seasonal seafood

• Design and execute an authentic Mediterranean menu with Italian and Greek influences

• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety

• Train, mentor and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth service

• Collaborate with management on menu development and supplier sourcing

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of proven experience as a Head Chef

• Strong expertise in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly seafood

• Background in Italian or Greek kitchens is highly desirable

• Confident leader with excellent kitchen management and organisational skills.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience