Head Chef - Modern Italian

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British restaurant group seeks a Head Chef for their new location in southwest London. This role emphasizes creativity in a modern Italian kitchen utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and open-fire cooking methods. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a team and define the restaurant's menu, with a strong focus on collaborative leadership and culinary excellence.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

Premium suppliers

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in high-end restaurants with focus on open fire cooking.
• Passionate about low intervention produce and collaborative menu development.
• Skilled in crafting streamlined dishes with minimal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead a produce-driven kitchen focused on Mediterranean cuisine.
• Create and develop a menu emphasizing bold, seasonal dishes.
• Mentor a brigade and collaborate with the Executive Chef.

Skills

Open fire cooking

Pasta preparation

Mentorship

Collaborative cooking

Job description

Head Chef – Modern Italian 75K + Bonus
Lead a produce driven kitchen where hyper-seasonal Mediterranean meets open fire!

Job Role:Head Chef
Cuisine:Modern Mediterranean (wood-fired oven & charcoal grill)
Location:Southwest London
Salary:£75K base + 10% annual bonus

We’re partnering with an acclaimed restaurant group to hire aHead Cheffor their stunning new southwest London site.This is a chance to shape a menu of bold, ingredient-led Mediterranean sharing dishes in a kitchen built for creativity – think fresh pasta, fire-charred vegetables, and collaborative menu development.

The Restaurant:

• Modern Italian with hyper-seasonal focus (70% vegetable-driven)
• Dual kitchens: wood-fired oven + charcoal grill
• 200 covers (100 terrace)
• Acclaimed sister site with premium suppliers
• New opening and training / menu development period

The Ideal Head Chef:

• Background in high-end restaurants – open fire cooking a big plus.
• Passion for low intervention produce
• Skilled in pasta, fire-cooking, and streamlined menus (3-4 ingredients per dish)
• Leader who can mentor a 15-strong brigade
• Collaborative – will work closely with Creative Director / Exec Chef

Why Apply?

• Career-defining role– Build a team and menu from scratch
• Top-tier perks– Bonus, premium suppliers, work-life balance
• Growth path– Group expansion site in 2026

Sound like you?APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment.com