Head Chefs - Pan-Asian - Relocation

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Sponsorship opportunities

Job summary

Collins King & Associates in the north of the country is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a new contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant and drive exceptional standards. You will head a kitchen of 10+ chefs, creating a Japanese and Chinese menu and delivering an immersive dining experience.

You will oversee stock control, labour planning and HACCP compliance, while mentoring the team and shaping operation excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a quality-led restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Pan-Asian cuisine including Sushi, Robata, Wok and Tempura.
• Experience opening a new restaurant or concept is advantageous.
• Inspiring leader with ability to mentor and retain a 10+ person team.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness including stock control and labour management.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and drive exceptional culinary standards.
• Develop and deliver an authentic Pan-Asian menu focusing on Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
• Mentor, develop and retain a 10+ chef team and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and labour management to optimise costs.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Pan-Asian cuisine

Sushi

Robata

Wok cookery

Tempura

Leadership

Stock control

Labour management

Food safety

HACCP

Organisational skills

Job description

A new contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant, opening in early 2027, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team. Located in the north of the country, the restaurant offers accommodation if required, and sponsorship may be available for candidates already based in the UK.

As Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in the overall success of the kitchen, driving exceptional standards and helping to establish the restaurant as a leading dining destination within the region.

Working with high-quality ingredients, you will create and deliver an authentic Asian menu with a strong focus on Japanese and Chinese cuisine. The restaurant will feature an intimate open-plan kitchen and bar, providing guests with an engaging and immersive dining experience.

The Person

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a quality-led restaurant environment.
• Strong all-round knowledge of Pan-Asian cuisine, including Sushi, Robata, Wok cookery, and Tempura.
• Experience opening a new restaurant or concept would be highly advantageous.
• An inspiring leader with the ability to mentor, develop and retain a team of 10+ chefs.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including stock control, ordering and labour management.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and HACCP procedures.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and ambitious hospitality group at the start of a significant new venture. If you're looking to make your mark and showcase your talent for future progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.