Head Chef - Modern Mediterranean A£70k Canary Wharf
Build the menu and lead the brigade for a highly anticipated, fire-driven restaurant with major expansion plans.
Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean
Location: Canary Wharf, London
We are partnering with a well-funded, ambitious group to find a visionary Head Chef for their flagship restaurant opening this autumn. This is a rare opportunity for a creative Head Chef to architect the entire menu and build a kitchen culture from the ground up, with a clear path to a Group Chef role.
The Restaurant:
- Brand new, state-of-the-art fire kitchen featuring charcoal grills and wood ovens
- Modern Mediterranean cuisine using the finest British seasonal produce
- High-profile launch with dedicated PR support
- Serious investment and a proven plan for rapid expansion (Soho site planned for 2025)
The Ideal Head Chef:
- A creative developer, not just an executor, with proven menu development skills
- Experience in high-quality, fire-driven kitchens
- Understanding of Turkish flavour profiles is a significant advantage
- A natural leader able to recruit, train, and inspire a large BOH team
- Ambition to grow into a Group Chef role within a year
Why Apply?
- Creative Control: Finalise and develop the entire menu from a strong foundational concept.
- Career Growth: Be a founding chef with a direct route to a senior group-level position.
- Package: A highly competitive salary of A£70,000.
- Legacy: Build your own team and kitchen culture in a stunning, new venue.
Sound like you? This is an urgent requirement. APPLY TODAY!
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