Lead the kitchen of a vibrant, high-energy destination where fresh, creative food meets volume and pace.
We are partnering with a hugely successful, independent group to find a talented Head Chef for their flagship West London site. This will be a high-volume, wet-led venue renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and exceptional Mediterranean-inspired small plates.
This Head Chef role is perfect for a creative, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure and wants full autonomy over a dynamic kitchen. If you have a passion for fresh produce, menu innovation, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
The Role: Head Chef
* Cuisine: Mediterranean small plates
* Volume: up to 300 daily covers
* Team: Lead a brigade of 7/8 chefs
* Hours: 48-hour contract, 7-day operation (kitchen closes at 10 PM)
* Scope: 80% hands-on, with full P&L and menu control
The Ideal Head Chef:
* A proven Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
* Experience in high-volume, quality-focused kitchens
* Creative with a passion for Mediterranean flavours and seasonal produce
* A natural, hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a team
* Commercially astute, with an understanding of GP and kitchen management
Why Apply?
* Salary: A£50-55K inclusive of tronc (approx. A£6-8k)
* Bonus: 10% annual bonus, taking the top package to A£68.5K
* Autonomy: Full creative and operational control of the kitchen
* Stability: A thriving, A£5M per year business with a loyal following
* Menu Development: Lead and change the menu with the seasons
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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