Head Chef — Build & Lead a French Bistro Kitchen

Organic Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Organic Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head Chef (or ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up) for a ground-up opening in Notting Hill, West London. You will lead the kitchen from day one, crafting a French bistro and brasserie menu and building a strong team.

You will work closely with the owner to establish the restaurant’s identity, sourcing produce, managing costs, and delivering consistently high-quality dishes in a lively neighbourhood setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready for Head Chef duties.
• Genuine understanding of French bistro and brasserie cooking.
• Ability to develop and execute a full à la carte menu using seasonal produce.
• Experience building, training and leading a kitchen team.
• Solid grasp of food costs, GP, purchasing and kitchen budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seasonal à la carte menu rooted in French bistro/brasserie cooking.
• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen team ahead of opening.
• Source quality ingredients and manage supplier relationships.
• Control food costs, GP targets, purchasing and kitchen budgets.
• Establish prep systems, food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Lead service hands-on while upholding high dish quality.
• Collaborate with owner to shape restaurant identity and long-term direction.

Skills

Head Chef experience

French cuisine knowledge

Menu development

Team leadership

Job description

Organic Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head Chef (or ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up) for a ground-up opening in Notting Hill, West London. You will lead the kitchen from day one, crafting a French bistro and brasserie menu and building a strong team.

You will work closely with the owner to establish the restaurant’s identity, sourcing produce, managing costs, and delivering consistently high-quality dishes in a lively neighbourhood setting.