Head Chef - Restaurant & Bar

COREcruitment; Hackney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent bar and restaurant in East London seeks a Head Chef to lead their kitchen. The role offers autonomy in menu creation, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Join a passionate team in a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Up to A£55,000 + Bonus

Full creative freedom over menu

Excellent share of tronc

28+ days holiday

Supplier visits and team socials

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Head Chef in a quality fresh-food environment.
• Strong experience in high-volume service, ideally in a creative restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen at a vibrant independent bar and restaurant.
• Shape the menu with fresh, seasonal ingredients and cooking from scratch.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Creativity

Sustainability

Job description

We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a stunning independent bar and restaurant in the heart of East London.

About the Venue

Set across a vibrant multi-level venue with an open kitchen and wood-fired grill, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative, fast-paced team in a unique space. The Head Chef will have real autonomy to shape the menu, working with 100% fresh, seasonal ingredients and cooking everything from scratch — proper food, made with care and flair. It is a busy, high-profile site with a loyal following and an ethos centered around sustainability, collaboration, and honest cooking. The Head Chef will be supported by a passionate leadership team, with plenty of room for career growth and innovation in East London.

Head Chef Requirements

1. Proven track record as a Head Chef in a quality fresh-food environment
2. Strong experience in high-volume service, ideally in a creative restaurant or modern British setting
3. A calm, collaborative leader who can motivate and develop a team
4. Passion for seasonal, local sourcing and sustainability

Head Chef Benefits

1. Up to A£55,000 + Bonus
2. Full creative freedom over a fresh, modern British menu
3. Excellent share of tronc
4. Opportunities for personal and career development within a forward-thinking independent venue
5. 28+ days holiday
6. Supplier visits, collaboration events, and team socials in a supportive environment

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Yasmin at COREcruitment (please replace 'dot' with '.' and '#' with appropriate contact details).