Head Chef - 50-55K + Bonus

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is hiring a Head Chef for a premium British restaurant in West London. The role leads the kitchen, oversees a team of 12-15 chefs, and drives menus and standards to uphold the group’s quality.

You will manage ordering, stock control, food safety, GP, labour, and wastage while developing staff and contributing to seasonal menu ideas in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a premium, quality-led restaurant.
• Experience leading a kitchen team of 12–15 chefs.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of systems and SOPs.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Commercial awareness with financial acumen.
• Passion for British produce and seasonality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team of 12-15 chefs.
• Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
• Coach, train, and develop young chefs.
• Collaborate with Head of Food and wider group on operations.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal ideas.
• Manage kitchen GP, labour costs, and wastage.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

Stock control

Financial acumen

SOP knowledge

Job description

Head Chef 50-55k + Bonus

A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join a premium British restaurant in West London, part of a growing group, with a focus on British produce and small plates

The Role

This is a high-volume, fast-paced operation with a focus on British produce. The successful candidate will be responsible for all kitchen operations, team management, menu development, and driving the restaurant towards its full potential. This role would suit a Head Chef with experience in a premium, quality-led environment who enjoys leading and developing chefs.

The Restaurant

• Part of a growing group with support from Head of Food.
• Beautiful design and setting.
• Focus on British produce - small plates, afternoon tea, English sparkling wine.
• Events and private dining.
• High-volume, fast-paced services.

The Head Chef Role

• Lead and manage the kitchen team of 12-15 chefs.
• Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
• Coach, train, and develop young chefs.
• Knowledge of stems and SOPs.
• Work closely with the Head of Food and wider group on operational delivery.
• Contribute to menu development where input is welcome.
• Manage kitchen financials including GP, labour, and wastage.

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium, quality-led restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of systems and SOPs.
• High-volume, fast-paced background.
• Commercially aware with good financial acumen.
• Passion for British produce and seasonality.
• Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.