Head Chef - Mediterranean Small Plates Soho - 60k

COREcruitment; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic London restaurant is seeking a Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. This role offers creative freedom and the chance to shape the culinary direction while overseeing daily operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-volume restaurants and a passion for seasonal cooking. Join a celebrated group and enjoy comprehensive health benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Exclusive workshops and demos

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of kitchen profitability.
• Passionate about nurturing talent and building a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a passionate kitchen team.
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations and maintain exceptional standards.
• Collaborate with the Test Kitchen on seasonal menu development and innovation.

Skills

Kitchen management

Creativity in menu development

Team leadership

Cost control

Job description

Head Chef – Mediterranean Small Plates Soho – 60k

A unique opportunity to lead the kitchen at one of London's most iconic and flavour-driven restaurants.

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the brigade at a world-renowned restaurant in the heart of London. This Head Chef role is a chance to shape the culinary direction of a flagship site within a celebrated group. The successful Head Chef will be a creative leader, passionate about vibrant food.

The Restaurant

• Iconic restaurant known for bold, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors
• Stunning, vibrant setting with energetic service
• Focus on creative dishes and high-quality, seasonal British produce
• Part of an award-winning group with a stellar reputation

The Head Chef Role

• Lead, inspire, and develop a passionate kitchen team
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations and maintain exceptional standards
• Collaborate with the Test Kitchen on seasonal menu development and innovation
• Manage food costs, ordering, and stock control efficiently
• Drive commercial performance through effective labour and cost control
• Work closely with the General Manager for a seamless guest experience
• Foster a supportive, high-performance, and inclusive kitchen culture

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant
• A natural leader with a hands-on, empathetic, and professional approach
• Creative and curious, with a genuine love for fresh, seasonal cooking
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of kitchen profitability
• Passionate about nurturing talent and building a strong team

Why Apply?

• Lead the kitchen at an iconic London restaurant
• Creative freedom and collaboration with a renowned Test Kitchen
• Comprehensive health benefits and enhanced parental pay
• Career development opportunities and tailored training
• Exclusive workshops, demos, and generous group discounts

Sound like you? This is a fantastic Head Chef opportunity. APPLY TODAY!

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com