Head Chef

Hospitality & Catering Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Head Chef to shape its identity and create a Mediterranean-inspired menu. This role requires proven experience in award-winning restaurants, specifically with knowledge of Greek cuisine. You will have the autonomy to direct the menu and work closely with dedicated proprietors aiming to influence the London hospitality sector. A competitive salary starting at £70,000 and generous benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Fantastic salary package

Generous pension schemes

Autonomy of menu's direction

Input into kitchen layout and design

Collaboration with dedicated proprietors

Qualifications

• Proven experience in award-winning restaurants.
• Deep knowledge of Greek cuisine, regional flavors and traditional techniques.
• Proven employment history in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Shape the restaurant's identity through design and menu development.
• Recruit and train the kitchen team.

Skills

Knowledge of Greek cuisine

Creativity

Team recruitment

Menu development

Costing

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

• Shape the restaurant’s identity through kitchen design, menu development, team recruitment and training.

Benefits

• A fantastic salary package starting at £70,000
• Generous pension schemes
• Autonomy of the menu’s direction
• Input into the kitchen layout, design and equipment
• Collaborating with dedicated proprietors aiming to influence the London hospitality sector

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.