Head Chef - 50-55K + Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for a premium British restaurant in London. You will lead a busy kitchen team, drive quality, and help develop menus focused on British produce and small plates.

The role demands strong leadership in a high-volume setting within a growing group. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality-led environments, comprehensive knowledge of SOPs, and the ability to manage ordering, stock, GP, labour, and wastage.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef in premium, quality-led restaurant.
• Experience in high-volume services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of SOPs and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 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 with Head of Food on delivery.
• Contribute to menu development and operational delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Menu Development

Food Safety

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.

Head Chef - 50-55k + Bonus London, Greater London, England