Head Chef - Restaurant & Bar

COREcruitment International; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant independent bar and restaurant in East London is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen. This role offers creative freedom, a focus on sustainability, and opportunities for personal and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to £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 and shape the menu with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Motivate and develop a team in a busy, high-profile site.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

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. 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 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 centred around sustainability, collaboration, and honest cooking. The Head Chef be supported by a passionate leadership team, with plenty of room for career growth and innovation in East London.

Head Chef benefits:

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

Head Chef requirements:

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

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com