Head Chef, £40,000 - £44,000 DOE, Full-time, Monday to Friday, London

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food business in East London is looking for a skilled Head Chef to lead kitchen operations focused on functional, performance-led food. The role includes menu development, team leadership, and ensuring quality standards in a purpose-driven work environment. Offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Additional day off for your birthday

Private healthcare support (after probation)

Real input into menu development and kitchen strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Background in catering, production kitchens, or dark kitchen operations.
• Interest in nutrition, wellbeing, and food innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Develop and implement functional, flavour-forward menus.
• Monitor and manage food costs, stock, and ordering.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Quality Management

Nutrition Awareness

Job description

Start Date: Early to mid-July 2025

Job Description

A forward-thinking food business in East London is seeking a skilled, hands-on Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations.This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a kitchen that’s focused on functional, performance-led food designed to support energy, gut health, and mental clarity.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the back-of-house operation: developing creative, scalable menus, overseeing smooth daily production, maintaining cost efficiency, and building a high-performing kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef with a background in catering or dark kitchens to join a business that prioritises quality, wellbeing, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations
• Develop and implement functional, flavour-forward menus
• Ensure consistency and efficiency across daily food production
• Monitor and manage food costs, stock, and ordering
• Recruit, train, and support a small kitchen team
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Background in catering, production kitchens, or dark kitchen operations
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Confidence managing volume without compromising quality
• Interest in nutrition, wellbeing, and food innovation
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 – £44,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours (early mornings to afternoons)
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare support (after probation)
• Real input into menu development and kitchen strategy
• A purpose-led, collaborative working environment

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