Senior Head Chef / Group Chef - High-End French Bistros

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium French dining group is seeking a Senior Head Chef / Group Chef to oversee two high-end bistros in London. This pivotal role involves operational leadership, maintaining high standards, and managing a team of chefs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fine dining within French cuisine and a passion for team development. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 plus service charge, along with clear growth opportunities as the group expands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Service charge/tips

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Group Chef within premium French bistros.
• Strong leader focused on team development and standards.
• Ambition to grow within an expanding group, managing multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational leadership across two sites.
• Ensure impeccable standards of execution and consistency.
• Lead and develop a brigade of 15-20 chefs.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

French language skills

Passion for fine dining

Job description

Senior Head Chef / Group Chef – High‑End French Bistros 80-£85K - West London

Oversee the launch of a new central London site and lead an existing flagship in this pivotal growth role for a premium French group.

We are recruiting for a strategic and operationally excellent Senior Head Chef / Group Chef. This critical role oversees two high‑end French bistros, ensuring flawless execution and leading the team for an established site and a prestigious new opening in central London.

The Role: Senior Head Chef / Group Chef

• Core Focus: Operational leadership, implementation, and team management across two sites.
• Concept: High‑end, fine‑dining French bistro cuisine.
• Key Responsibility: Guaranteeing impeccable standards of execution and consistency.
• Growth Path: Designed for a chef who can grow with the business and potentially manage further site rollouts.
• Team: Lead and develop a brigade of 15‑20 chefs per site.
• Covers: Peak of approximately 100 covers per day at the existing site.

The Ideal Senior Head Chef / Group Chef:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Group Chef within premium French bistros or brasseries.
• A true implementer with exceptional organisational and operational skills.
• Strong leader focused on team development, standards, and smooth service.
• French language skills are a significant advantage for corporate liaison.
• Ambition to grow within an expanding group, managing multiple sites.
• Passionate about high‑quality French cuisine and fine dining service.

Why Apply?

• Leading Package: A salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Excellent Earnings: Service charge/tips on top, adding an estimated 5‑10% monthly.
• Career Defining Role: Be instrumental in a high‑profile London launch and manage an established flagship.
• Growth Trajectory: Clear path to oversee further sites as the group expands.

Sound like you? This Senior Head Chef / Group Chef role is interviewing now. To apply for this Senior Head Chef / Group Chef position, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.