Overview
Head Chef – Premium Casual Restaurant – Soho / King’s Cross – 54 – 57k + Bonus
Join a growing group of premium casual restaurants in central London. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-energy site, with a focus on fresh food & small plates.
We are partnering with a successful restaurant group on the search for a Head Chef to join their team. With 3 successful sites, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen in a business that genuinely cares about its people.
The Restaurant:
- Concept: Premium casual dining, elevated food.
- Covers: 160-200 per day on weekends
- Hours: 45 hour contacts, breaks between services
- Kitchen set-up: Charcoal grill, flatbread ovens
- Team: 15-20 chefs per site
- Fresh food: All prepared fresh on site
The Head Chef Role:
- Lead the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
- Work within the group menu framework set by Group Executive Chef with some creative input – sous chefs have dishes on the menu.
- Manage all kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety.
- 45-hour week. Mondays are admin days.
- Support and develop your brigade, including CDPs
The Ideal Head Chef:
- Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up.
- Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments.
- Comfortable with small plates / sharing concepts.
- A leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing.
Why Apply?
- Salary: 54-57k plus quarterly bonus on KPIs
- Benefits: Premium medical cover, supportive culture, mental health support
- Training: 3 months training before taking over your own site
- Growth: New site opening this year – potential for progression
- Culture: Genuinely supportive, inclusive, modern working environment
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
Job Tenure: Permanent
