Head Chef - Early Finish

COREcruitment International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef for a dynamic venue in South-West London. The role offers complete menu autonomy, allowing creativity and innovation. The business values fresh thinking and provides a positive work-life balance, with typical finishing times around 7-8 PM. Enjoy benefits like a salary of £45,000–£50,000 plus Tronc, generous paid holidays, pension scheme, and an annual training budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a modern, health-focused food offering.

Benefits

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + £8,000+ Tronc annually

Finish by 7-8PM daily - often earlier!

Full menu autonomy

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Annual training budget for professional development

Free meals on duty and generous staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in London within Restaurant or day-time café service.

Responsibilities

• Enjoy complete menu autonomy while shaping multiple concepts.
• Deliver culinary excellence without compromising evenings.
• Create innovative, health-focused food offerings.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Culinary excellence

Job description

We are recruiting a Head Chef for a dynamic venue, restaurant and café / grab-and-go concept in South-West London ! A business that values creativity, fresh thinking and genuine work-life balance. This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a modern, health-focused food offering that excites customers every day.

As Head Chef , you'll enjoy complete menu autonomy while shaping multiple concepts across the venue. With reasonable finishing times (typically 7-8PM, often earlier!), you can deliver culinary excellence without compromising your evenings. This is a rare chance to create something special - innovative, fresh, and built around flavour and wellness. In South-West London.

Head Chef Benefits :

• Salary : £45,000–£50,000 + £8,000+ Tronc annually
• Finish by 7-8PM daily - often earlier!
• Full menu autonomy across concepts
• 28 days paid holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Annual training budget for professional development and culinary growth
• Free meals on duty and generous staff discounts

Head Chef Requirements :

• Experience as a Head Chef in London within Restaurant or day-time café service !

Strong leadership skills wi...