Senior Sous Chef - Premium Casual Restaurant Group - Central London 49-52k plus bonusA Senior Sous Chef role with a structured path to Head Chef, backed by a Group Executive Chef.COREcruitment is partnering with a growing premium casual restaurant group in Central London on the search for a Senior Sous Chef. This multi-site business has further openings planned, giving the right Senior Sous Chef a clear route to their first Head Chef role.The Senior Sous Chef role
Support the Head Chef in leading a brigade of 15-20 chefsRun the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, with full support from the Group Executive ChefOwn ordering, stock control, rotas and food safetyTrain and develop the brigade, including Chefs de Partie160-200 covers on a busy weekend, with all food prepared fresh on site
About you
An established Senior Sous Chef ready to step towards Head ChefBackground in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food kitchensConfident with small plates and sharing-style menusA calm leader who values team culture, inclusivity and wellbeingAmbitious and keen to grow with the business
The package
49-52k basic plus tronc, plus a 5% quarterly bonus on KPIs45-hour week, with Monday as an admin dayPremium medical cover and mental health support3 months of structured trainingClear path to Head Chef with ongoing support from the Group Executive ChefFurther site openings planned, creating real progression
If you are a Senior Sous Chef with premium casual, high-volume experience and want a genuine path to Head Chef, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Sous Chef - High-Volume Branded Restaurant - West London 50-52kA busy, systems-led Sous Chef role with an award-winning restaurant group that genuinely promotes from within.Job Role: Sous ChefConcept: High-volume branded restaurantBrigade: 11-15 chefsLocation: West London, W6An expanding, award-winning UK restaurant group is looking for a Sous Chef to join one of its busy West London kitchens. This is a Sous Chef role for someone who loves fast-paced service, runs a tight kitchen and gets a buzz from developing their team.The Sous Chef role:
Run service alongside the Head Chef in a 100+ cover, high-volume kitchenRestaurants turning 50k+ in weekly sales from a tight, focused menu cooked to specLead, train and develop a brigade of 11-15 chefs, including two Junior Sous ChefsOwn ordering, stock, rotas and kitchen systems and deputise for the Head ChefHold brand standards on consistency, quality and food safety every service
About you:
Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef from a high-volume branded or group restaurantStrong on systems: rotas, ordering, stock takes, specs and kitchen screensA people developer with real examples of training and promoting chefsCalm under pressure, straight talking and proud of consistencyA stable career history and a genuine love of hospitalityAmbitious to build a long-term career and progress to Head Chef
The package:
Up to 51.75k: 32.75k basic plus tronc estimated at 17k (49.75k), plus bonus up to 2kWell-planned hours with minimal overtimeStructured leadership training and a clear path from Sous Chef to Head ChefMonthly dining allowance, staff discount card and healthcare cash planRelocation support available
If you are a Sous Chef with high-volume branded experience and want a clear path to Head Chef with a group that invests in its people, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Junior Sous Chef - Premium Casual Restaurant Group - Central London 44-47kA Junior Sous Chef role in a busy fresh-food kitchen with a clear path to Sous Chef.COREcruitment is partnering with a growing premium casual restaurant group in Central London on the search for a Junior Sous Chef. This multi-site business has further openings planned, giving the right Junior Sous Chef a genuine chance to build leadership skills and progress.The Junior Sous Chef role
Support the Sous Chef in leading a brigade of 15-20 chefsRun the kitchen in the Sous Chef's absenceManage ordering, stock control, rotas and food safetyTrain and develop the brigade, including Chefs de Partie160-200 covers on a busy weekend, with all food prepared fresh on site
About you
An established Junior Sous Chef ready for the next stepBackground in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food kitchensConfident with small plates and sharing-style menusA calm leader who values team culture, inclusivity and wellbeingAmbitious and keen to grow with the business
The package
44-47k basic plus tronc45-hour contract with breaks between services3 months of structured trainingClear path to Sous Chef with ongoing supportFurther site openings planned, creating real progressionSupportive, inclusive and modern working environment
If you are a Junior Sous Chef with premium casual, fresh-food experience and want a clear path to Sous Chef, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Head Chef - Premium Country Gastropub - Tunbridge Wells 40-45k plus bonusA hands-on Head Chef role leading a busy, from-scratch kitchen at a well-regarded country pub, with live-in available.A well-regarded country gastropub near Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Head Chef to lead its kitchen. The pub has a strong local reputation for fresh, seasonal food and proper cooking, and trades busily all week, building to around 200 covers on a Saturday and 300 to 400 on a Sunday.This Head Chef role suits a chef who leads from the pass, cooks from scratch and holds standards when it is busy. Live-in accommodation is available above the pub, making it a strong option for a Head Chef relocating to Kent.The Head Chef role
Lead the kitchen and deliver a fresh, seasonal gastropub menu.Cook from scratch, with stocks, sauces and jus made in house.Run a brigade of around three chefs plus KP midweek, rising to five or six chefs at weekends.Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and GP.Keep standards consistent from prep through to high-volume Sunday service.Lead food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.Work closely with front of house to deliver a great guest experience.
About you
An experienced Head Chef, or an established Senior Sous Chef ready for a first Head Chef role.A background in quality pubs, gastropubs or good fresh-food restaurants.Passionate about seasonal produce and proper cooking techniques.Calm, organised and in control during big services.Confident with food costs, ordering and kitchen management.A leader who trains and develops a team.
The package
40-45k basic salary, depending on experience.Bonus on top.Live-in accommodation available above the pub.The chance to lead a busy Head Chef kitchen with an established reputation for quality food.
If you are a Head Chef with a strong fresh food background and want to lead a busy, quality-led pub kitchen in Kent, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Senior Chef de Partie – Italian Fine Dining – City of London 42k Closed SundaysAn exciting opportunity for a Senior Chef de Partie to join a prestigious Italian restaurant in the City of London, with a focus on fresh pasta, fine dining, and progression towards Michelin Guide recognition.A prestigious Italian restaurant in the City of London is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie. This is a hands-on role in a busy, high-volume kitchen, working across all sections including grill and pasta. The restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes and is pushing for Michelin Guide recognition. This role would suit an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie looking for a new challenge in a quality-led environment.The Restaurant
Italian fine dining venue in the City of London.Two floors, with private dining rooms and events space.Accommodates 200–300 covers for events.Fresh pasta made on site.2 AA Rosettes, working towards Michelin Guide recognition.Closed Sundays and Christmas (20th December – 3rd January).
The Role
Run all sections as required – grill, pasta, etc.Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily operations.Oversee stock control, ordering, and food safety.Train and mentor junior chefs.Work across all sections – not fixed to one station.
The Ideal Candidate
Italian kitchen experience highly desirable.Strong Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie background.Fine dining experience – comfortable with high standards.Capable of running all sections.Good attitude, willingness to learn, and reliable.Ready for a busy, high-volume environment.
How to Apply
If you are a Senior Chef de Partie or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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Senior Sous Chef - High-Volume Pan Asian Restaurant - East London 55kA Senior Sous Chef role running a high-volume Pan Asian kitchen alongside the Head Chef, with an immediate start available.COREcruitment is partnering with an established premium restaurant group on the search for a Senior Sous Chef for its high-volume Pan Asian restaurant in East London. The Senior Sous Chef will be the Head Chef's right hand, running busy services to spec and leading the team day to day. The client is looking for a Senior Sous Chef who can start within two weeks.The Senior Sous Chef role
Act as the Head Chef's right hand in running a high-volume kitchenRun the kitchen in the Head Chef's absenceLead services of up to 600 covers a day, across à la carte and private diningMake sure every dish goes out to group specs, with consistent standards on every serviceManage and develop the junior team, including Chefs de Partie and CommisTrain the brigade on dishes, specs, food safety and kitchen standardsOwn ordering, stock control, rotas and food safety complianceSupport the Head Chef on GP, labour and monthly performance targets
About you
Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef background in a premium, high-volume restaurantPan Asian, Japanese or Southeast Asian kitchen experience strongly preferredWok, robata grill or live-fire experience an advantageOrganised, calm under pressure and confident leading busy servicesA hands-on trainer who brings junior chefs onAvailable to start within two weeks
The package
55k plus troncEstablished premium restaurant group with scale and progressionPremium ingredients and a well-equipped kitchenImmediate start available
If you are a Senior Sous Chef with high-volume Pan Asian experience and can start within two weeks, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Sous Chef - High-Volume Pan Asian Restaurant - East London 45-50kA hands-on Sous Chef role in a busy, high-volume Pan Asian kitchen, with an immediate start available.COREcruitment is partnering with an established premium restaurant group on the search for a Sous Chef for its high-volume Pan Asian restaurant in East London. This Sous Chef role is all about delivery: running busy services to spec, supporting the Head Chef and developing the team. The client is looking for a Sous Chef who can start within two weeks.The Sous Chef role
Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a high-volume kitchenRun services of up to 600 covers a day, across à la carte and private diningDeliver every dish to group specs, with consistent standards on every serviceManage and supervise junior chefs across all sectionsTrain the team on dishes, specs, food safety and kitchen standardsSupport with ordering, stock control, rotas and food safety recordsHelp the kitchen hit its monthly performance targets
About you
Sous Chef experience in a premium, high-volume restaurantPan Asian, Japanese or Southeast Asian kitchen experience strongly preferredWok, robata grill or live-fire experience an advantageOrganised, calm under pressure and confident leading busy servicesA hands-on trainer who brings junior chefs onAvailable to start within two weeks
The package
45-50k plus troncEstablished premium restaurant group with scale and progressionPremium ingredients and a well-equipped kitchenImmediate start available
If you are a Sous Chef with high-volume Pan Asian experience and can start within two weeks, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Head Chef - High-Volume Food Hall - Central London 45-50kLead three street food kitchens in one of Central London’s busiest food and sports venues and shape the food offer for the next stage of growth.A leading Central London food hall and live sports venue is looking for a Head Chef to take charge of a fast-paced, multi-concept kitchen operation. This Head Chef role suits a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, or an established Head Chef from a high-volume branded background.The venue works like a street food market. Food sales are strong and growing, with a clear target to almost double weekly food revenue. From January, the Head Chef will be able to help shape the food into one consistent concept.The Head Chef role
Lead a small kitchen team of 8-10 chefs across multiple concepts.Lead from the front, working on the pass and alongside the team during busy services.Set and keep high standards of consistency, food safety and presentation.Train and develop the team, building a strong and dependable kitchen.Manage food cost, GP, staff costs and ordering, and contribute to the kitchen P&L.Help develop the food offer, with real input into the concept from January.Work closely with the General Manager to grow food revenue.
About you
A Senior Sous Chef ready for their first Head Chef role, or an experienced Head Chef.A background in high-volume branded restaurants.Experience of food halls, street food markets or venues with several outlets is a strong advantage.Comfortable running more than one kitchen or concept at the same time.Commercially aware, with a working knowledge of food cost, P&L and staff costs.A hands-on leader who is happy to hand admin to a supporting assistant.
The package
£45,000 basic salary.Tronc on top, estimated at £4,000 to £5,000 a year.A genuine say in the food concept as the venue moves into its next phase.A small, close-knit team in a busy, high-energy Central London venue.A short, two-stage interview process.
If you are a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with high-volume experience and want a role where you can make a visible difference, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Job Title: Pastry Chef de PartieH&C Solutions is delighted to offer the opportunity to work as a Pastry Chef de Partie position at one of London's most opulent five-star hotels. The restaurant’s passion lies in sourcing the freshest organic produce for the chefs to work with. Their menus will use sustainable, seasonal produce that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, or GMOs. Under the guidance of a Michelin starred chef, this opportunity offers incredible potential for growth and development.Pastry Chef de Partie Benefits:
An incredible salary package paying up to £47,000 per annum.You will only work 45 hours per week; 4 days on and 3 days off.Overtime is paid hourly.Meals and uniform provided whilst on duty.Generous pension schemes.Free Laundry Service – for all uniform.Company referral schemes up to £1500.Discount when dining within the group.A meal and present on your birthday.Extended maternity & paternity cover.Employee of the month awards.
Pastry Chef de Partie Requirements:
All Pastry Chef de Partie applicants must have a stable employment history.You Should have at least three years working experience. We are looking for Pastry Chef de Partie’s who have worked in luxury hotels, award winning restaurants and private members clubs.The successful Pastry Chef de Partie will have a great attitude, keen to learn and have a great eye for detail.....Read more...
Job Title: Head ChefOur client is developing an exciting new premium restaurant concept, bringing together exceptional Japanese and Chinese-inspired cuisine within a vibrant and contemporary dining environment. The operation will focus on outstanding ingredients, technical cooking and theatrical presentation, with the successful Head Chef playing a major role in shaping the final menu and culinary direction.This represents an excellent opportunity for an accomplished chef to become involved ahead of opening and genuinely influence the development of a prestigious new restaurant.Head Chef benefits:• £80,000 to £90,000 per annum• Approx. £8,000 additional tronc• Prestigious new restaurant opening• Temporary accommodation available for the first 3 to 6 months• Premium Japanese & Chinese-inspired cuisine• Sushi, sashimi, robata, premium seafood & Wagyu• Open kitchen & chef counter elements• Predominantly dinner-led operation• Expected 5-day operating week• Opportunity to shape the menu & culinary direction• Significant involvement throughout the pre-opening period• Excellent long-term opportunity within an established hospitality businessHead Chef requirements:• An accomplished Head Chef with strong Japanese and/or Chinese culinary expertise.• Previous experience within recognised premium restaurants or luxury hospitality operations.• Strong knowledge of Japanese or Chinese ingredients and cooking techniques, with experience across sushi, robata or premium Asian cuisine particularly desirable.• A creative and commercially minded chef capable of helping develop a new restaurant concept.• A confident leader who can recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade.....Read more...
Chef de Cuisine – Contemporary CuisineCoral Gables, FL $77,000–$84,000 + BenefitsWe’re partnered with a well-established Florida-based hospitality group on an exciting Chef de Cuisine opportunity in Coral Gables.The restaurant is part of a Michelin Guide-recognized concept, offering an opportunity to work in a high-quality culinary environment with a strong team and established group behind it.Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Chef de Cuisine will play a key role in leading the kitchen team, maintaining culinary standards, and driving consistent execution.What You’ll Be Doing
Lead day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Executive ChefManage, mentor and develop the culinary teamLead service and maintain a high level of kitchen organization and efficiencyAssist with menu development and seasonal changesManage ordering, inventory and food costEnsure proper food safety, sanitation and kitchen proceduresHelp drive consistency across all aspects of the culinary operation
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership roleStrong full-service restaurant experience in a elevated, finer dining restaurantProven ability to lead and develop a culinary teamHigh standards for food quality, consistency and executionStrong understanding of food cost, ordering and inventoryPassion for quality-driven, chef-led cuisine
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Job Title: Grill Chef H&C Solutions are proudly recruiting for an exclusive neighbourhood restaurant and cocktail bar near to St Katherines Dock (E1). The restaurant oozes style and elegance. Every fixture/furniture within the restaurant, bar and private dining room are hand-picked, creating a unique dining experience their guests. The restaurant is hugely successful with predominately neighbourhood, repeat custom.Grill Chef benefits:
Grill Chef (managing the Grill – cooking prime cuts of meats and fish)Award winning neighbourhood restaurant150 covers per day, 220/240 covers during the weekendBritish cuisineBrigade of 15+ within the kitchenLots of support on your section – at least 2 per section£40,000 to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience)45/48 hours per week over 4 days
Grill Chef requirements:
They are seeking a Chef de Partie who is passionate, career driven and works well within as part of a team.A skilled Chef de Partie with a proven employment background having trained and gained experience on the grill section.A Chef de Partie that is happy to work 45/48 hours over a 4 day week.....Read more...
Sous Chef - Premium British Restaurant - City of London 45-50kAn award-winning, produce-led British kitchen on the edge of the City is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to drive a menu that changes every day.The role
The Sous Chef will lead the brigade alongside the Head Chef across a busy seven-day operationDeliver a daily changing menu built around seasonal British produce, wild food and some of the best suppliers in the UKHands-on with butchery, braising, curing and classic British cooking, from snacks and small plates to aged steaksRun the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, covering ordering, stock, rotas and food costTrain and develop CDPs and junior chefs, keeping standards consistent on every coverOwn food safety, allergen control and kitchen compliance
About you
An established Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, from quality British, gastro or premium restaurant kitchensConfident with seasonal butchery and whole cuts; game experience a real plusA calm, organised Sous Chef who leads from the front during busy servicesCommercially aware, with a good grip on GP, waste and labourStable career history and full flexibility across a seven-day rota
The package
45-50k total packageSous Chef role within a respected, well-established London restaurant group with progression across its sitesA daily changing menu that keeps the cooking creative and seasonal
If you are a Sous Chef with quality British restaurant experience and want to cook top seasonal produce on a menu that changes every day, send your CV to:Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Executive ChefSterling, VA$150,000–$170,000 + $5,000–$10,000 Bonus + BenefitsBenefits include 401(k), PTO, sick days, medical benefits and a member bonus.I am hiring on behalf of a gold client for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a prestigious private golf club in Northern Virginia. The Executive Chef will oversee a culinary team of 30+, with responsibility for multiple outlets including banquets, a main grill, pool grill, halfway houses and snack bars.The role reports directly to the General Manager and will have overall responsibility for culinary operations, menu development, staffing, purchasing, budgets and team development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef who enjoys a true leadership role and wants to build and develop a strong culinary team.Ideal Background:
Executive Chef or strong Executive Sous Chef/Assistant Executive Chef experiencePrivate club, golf club or luxury hotel background preferredExperience managing a large culinary team and department budgetStrong banquet and high-volume experienceProven ability to lead, train and develop a teamComfortable overseeing multiple outlets and varied culinary operationsRelocation considered for the right candidate
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Sous Chef - High-Volume Premium Pub - Central London 21-23 per hourA Sous Chef role in one of London's busiest premium pub kitchens, built on tight systems, precise recipes and a big, well-trained team.This Sous Chef opportunity is with a highly acclaimed premium pub and dining rooms in Central London, serving around 600 covers a day across a busy bar, restaurant and private dining. The kitchen runs a brigade of 45 chefs.This is not a typical kitchen. Everything runs on clear systems, set recipes and consistency at volume. The Sous Chef plays a key part in leading the team, training chefs and keeping standards high every service. Junior Sous Chef applications are also welcome.The Sous Chef role
Lead shifts as Sous Chef in a 45-strong brigade, running prep and service at around 600 covers a day.Train, teach and develop chefs so every dish goes out to the same specification.Own food standards, digital checks and compliance, making sure records are complete and filed correctly.Support the people and operations side of the kitchen alongside the wider sous chef team.Follow and protect a settled core menu, with seasonal dishes introduced through the year.Keep the kitchen organised, clean and running to tight systems.Work closely with the senior kitchen team to keep the operation consistent day after day.
About you
A Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef from a high-volume, quality-led kitchen.A people manager who enjoys training and teaching as much as cooking.Comfortable working to set recipes and systems, with real attention to precision.Experience of big numbers in premium restaurant groups, busy pubs or large kitchens.Organised and confident with food safety records, checks and standards.Someone who wants to be part of a big team and enjoys operating at a high level.
The package
£21-£23 per hour all in, depending on experience, paid weekly.guaranteed hours a week over 5 days, with every extra hour paid. That is roughly £50-£57k a year.A large, well-structured brigade with clear systems and support.
If you are a Sous Chef with high-volume, quality-led experience and want to lead in one of London's most talked-about kitchens, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Executive Sous Chef Menlo Park, CA $85,000–$95,000 + Health Benefits + Dining DiscountsWe’re partnered with an exciting chef-driven full-service restaurant concept and are looking for an experienced Exec Sous Chef to join the opening team.This is a great opportunity for a strong culinary leader who wants to be part of building a kitchen from the ground up and working closely with an experienced Chef.What You’ll Be Doing
Support the Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operationsMaintain high standards for food quality, consistency and presentationLead service and ensure smooth execution in a high-volume environmentTrain and develop cooks while maintaining strong kitchen standardsEnsure proper food safety, sanitation and health code complianceHelp establish systems, recipes and procedures for the new opening
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Exec Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership roleFull-service restaurant experience, ideally Italian or MediterraneanComfortable working in a chef-driven, high-quality environmentStrong understanding of food cost, inventory and kitchen operationsHands-on approach with a passion for quality and consistencyNew opening experience is a plus, but not required
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Sous Chef, Premium London GastropubCareer Progression to Head ChefLocation: Fitzrovia, Central London | Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Plus TroncAre you a Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, with your sights set on becoming a Head Chef?COREcruitment is working with a distinctive London pub and restaurant to find a talented Sous Chef who wants to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and grow with an ambitious hospitality business.This is not your typical pub kitchen. Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the venue combines the character of a traditional British pub with a contemporary food offering, seasonal British ingredients and a strong focus on cooking over charcoal, ember and flame.The business has a distinctive identity, with a creative vision that brings together quality food, carefully selected drinks and a setting with real personality. The food offering includes seasonal dishes, quality meat and fish, sharing plates and traditional Sunday roasts, with an emphasis on fresh produce and cooking that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.The OpportunityWe’re looking for a motivated Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards across preparation, service and kitchen management.You’ll be joining a business with plans to expand, including a new opening next year. For the right person, this presents an opportunity to develop alongside the business, gain valuable experience and work towards a future Head Chef position.You’ll be trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and help build a kitchen team that takes pride in its food and performance.What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.Leading services and ensuring food is delivered to a consistently high standard.Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality British produce.Maintaining strong preparation, organisation and kitchen discipline.Supporting menu development, specials and seasonal changes.Training and developing junior chefs, helping them improve their skills.Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.Assisting with stock control, ordering, GP management and minimising waste.Taking ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.Helping prepare the business for future growth and progression opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.A genuine passion for quality ingredients and well-executed food.Experience in a quality restaurant, gastropub or fresh-food-led kitchen.Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team through service.A positive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take responsibility.An understanding of kitchen costs, stock control and food safety.Ambition to progress towards a Head Chef role as your experience develops.Most importantly, we want someone who wants to grow, contribute and be part of a business with plans for the future.
What’s on Offer?
£40,000 - £42,000 plus tronc Circa 10k depending on experience.The opportunity to work in a distinctive, quality-led London food operation.Exposure to seasonal menus, quality produce and charcoal-led cooking.Support from an experienced senior kitchen team.Greater responsibility and opportunities to develop your management skills.The potential to progress towards a Head Chef position as the business expands.The chance to be involved in the next stage of the business, including a planned new opening next year.
Ready for Your Next Step?If you’re a Sous Chef who wants more than just another kitchen job, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.We’re keen to speak with chefs who combine strong cooking skills with leadership potential and a clear ambition to progress.Send your CV to COREcruitment to find out more about this confidential opportunity.....Read more...
Sous Chef – Traditional Pub with a Twist
North London | £38,000–£42,000 + BenefitsCOREcruitment are working with a fantastic traditional pub in North London that is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join its kitchen team.This is a proper neighbourhood pub with a relaxed atmosphere, great produce and a menu that puts a modern twist on traditional pub favourites.The kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, bold flavours and well-executed dishes, creating a menu that feels familiar while offering something a little different.The Role
As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to run the kitchen and maintain high standards across the operation.You’ll be involved in:
Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchenLeading the team during busy servicesCooking fresh, seasonal food to a high standardHelping develop menus, specials and new dishesMaintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standardsManaging stock, ordering and portion controlTraining and developing junior chefsEnsuring the kitchen is organised and ready for service
About You
We’re looking for a hands-on Sous Chef who enjoys working in a busy, quality-led pub or restaurant.You’ll ideally have:
Previous Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef experienceExperience in a quality pub, restaurant or fresh-food environmentStrong a la carte experienceA genuine passion for good food and fresh produceThe confidence to lead a kitchen team during serviceGood knowledge of food safety and kitchen managementA positive and organised approach
What’s on Offer
£38,000–£42,000 salaryTraditional North London pub with a modern twistFresh, seasonal and flavour-led menuSupportive kitchen teamOpportunity to work closely with an experienced Head ChefCareer development and progressionA role where you can have genuine input into the food
If you’re a Sous Chef looking for a great pub environment, a strong team and a menu that offers something different, this could be a great next move.....Read more...
Guest Chef Residency - Live-Fire Pop-Up - Manchester - Profit Share + Fee & ExposureA one-month headline residency for a Guest Chef to put their name to a premium-casual live-fire kitchen in Manchester, with a full team behind them.The RoleA rare opportunity for an established or rising Guest Chef to headline a limited-season outdoor dining series in Manchester. Each month, one Guest Chef creates a menu built around charcoal grills and open fire, then hands it to a strong in-house brigade to deliver. The season runs from mid-November to May, with one Guest Chef residency per month.The Operation
Premium-casual outdoor restaurant on a large site, 60-80 coversWednesday to Sunday service, with multiple sittings at weekendsKitchen built for live-fire cooking: charcoal grills and open fire, plus fryer and flat-topEstablished operator with existing Manchester sites, suppliers and central supportIn-house Head Chef and Chefs de Partie to run the menu day to dayOpening and closing events to bookend the season, with marketing and social content throughout
The Guest Chef Role
Create a live-fire menu at a premium-casual price pointSet up the kitchen, recipes, systems and standards at the start of the residencyTrain the in-house team so the food lands properly when the Guest Chef is not on the passThree to four visits across the month, ideally cooking one or two services a weekSupport press, photography, filming and social content around the residencyNo relocation and no investment required, with the option to bring members of your own team
The Ideal Guest Chef
A recognised or emerging name with a following, through a restaurant, TV, cookbooks, press or social mediaStrong in live-fire, grill, barbecue or produce-led cookingPremium-casual or modern restaurant backgroundNew to the Manchester market, whether from London, other UK regions or abroadComfortable trusting and leading an existing teamCommercially minded and open to a profit-share modelDeveloping a new concept, or keen to test a menu before a future opening
The Package
Profit share on the residency month plus a paid fee for time on site, with full figures shared by the operatorTravel and accommodation support availableA low-risk platform to test a concept in front of a new audienceMarketing, PR and social exposure in one of the UK's busiest food citiesLimited slots: one Guest Chef per month, with residencies available from November into spring 2027Potential involvement in a future permanent live-fire restaurant project
If you are a Guest Chef with a live-fire or premium-casual following and want a month in the spotlight in Manchester, send your CV or a short note on your concept to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Lead Development Chef / Head Development ChefLocation: Flax Bourton, BristolSalary: £52,000–£53,000 + benefitsMonday–Friday | UK travel + occasionally EuropeWe are seeking an experienced, creative and commercially minded Lead Development Chef / Head Development Chef to join a highly successful specialist food business based at their beautiful innovations centre near Bristol.With over 35 years' experience, the business develops innovative food-on-the-move solutions for leading brands across the UK and internationally. It is a B Corp certified, Carbon Neutral organisation with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where innovation, sustainability and people are at the heart of the business.The RoleTo lead the development of exciting, commercially viable food-on-the-move ranges across the clients customer base — from first idea through to launch.The Lead Development Chef owns the creative and technical direction of NPD. They hold the day-to-day development relationship with key customers, turn a brief into a range that hits the target cost and the operational reality of the outlet, and sign it off as ready for manufacture.They also lead and develop the development chef team, setting the standards the NPD kitchen works to.You will:• Lead and mentor two Development Chefs.• Develop innovative, commercially viable food ranges.• Manage key customer relationships and present concepts and products.• Manage multiple NPD projects to brief, cost, margin and deadline.• Lead trials and support successful manufacturing scale-up.• Ensure recipes and specifications are accurate and commercially achievable.• Work closely with Technical, Manufacturing and Commercial teams.• Maintain high standards of food safety, HACCP, hygiene and kitchen control.• Identify emerging food, ingredient and consumer trends.• Travel across the UK, with occasional European travel.About YouYou will be a proactive, blue-sky-thinking chef and excellent team player with outstanding communication skills and commercial awareness.Ideally you will have:• 5+ years' experience in NPD, food manufacturing or high-volume commercial kitchens.• Proven experience taking products from concept to launch.• Experience leading or mentoring chefs.• Strong understanding of scale-up, costing and margins.• Excellent recipe costing and specification skills.• Customer-facing and presentation experience.• Food-related qualification, e.g. NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery.• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene.• Full, clean UK driving licence.Retail, food-to-go, foodservice, international, fine-dining or HACCP experience would be advantageous.The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity to combine culinary creativity, customer interaction and senior NPD leadership, working with major brands and a wide variety of food products.If you are passionate about food, a natural leader, creative thinker and commercially focused chef, this could be an excellent next career move.Alternative job titles may include Head of Food Development, Head of Culinary Development, Head of NPD Food, Development Chef Lead, Food Innovation & Development Lead, Head of Culinary Innovation, Senior Development Chef, NPD Chef Manager, Head of Product Development Food....Read more...
Job Title: Chef de PartieH&C Solutions are delighted to be partnering with an award‑winning fine dining restaurant in Ascot. The restaurant champions modern British cuisine, offering lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as Sunday lunch. We are seeking a Chef de Partie with exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for refined, beautifully presented dishes.Chef de Partie Benefits:
Competitive salary of £38,000 per annumSet days off – the restaurant is closed every Monday and TuesdayEarly finish on Sundays, with service completed by 5pmMeals provided while on dutyOpportunity to work within an exceptional senior team, using outstanding produce in a modern kitchenClear progression opportunities, including development towards a Sous Chef role
Chef de Partie Requirements:
A minimum of three years’ experience working within reputable restaurants or hotelsA self‑motivated Chef de Partie with a strong eye for detail and a genuine desire to learn and progressA stable and proven employment history is essentialCandidates must live locally and be able to commute to Ascot daily, as accommodation cannot be provided....Read more...
Sous ChefSterling, VA$65,000–$85,000 + Benefits + 401(k), PTO + Bonus I am hiring on behalf of a gold client for a Sous Chef at a prestigious private golf club in Northern Virginia.The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef to support culinary operations across the club's multiple outlets, including banquets, the main grill, pool grill, halfway houses and snack bars.This is a great opportunity for a strong Sous Chef looking to take the next step within a well-established private club environment. The successful candidate will assist with daily kitchen operations, team leadership, food quality, prep and service while helping maintain the club's high culinary standards.Ideal Background:
Private club, golf club or luxury hotel background preferredExperience in high-volume culinary operations and banquetsStrong leadership and team-management skillsAbility to work across multiple outlets and service stylesPassion for quality, consistency and member serviceStrong organizational skills and attention to detailRelocation considered for the right candidate
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Job Title: Junior Sous ChefWe are offering an excellent opportunity for a career-driven Junior Sous Chef to join a new Mediterranean restaurant led by an independent chef-patron and his outstanding Head Chef, who together bring over a decade of Michelin-level experience.This is a high-performance kitchen: fast-paced, challenging, and uncompromising in its standards. Working alongside a professional brigade of 25 chefs, you will be expected to give your best every day. The hours are long — but with a 4-day working week and exceptional mentorship, the rewards for your career development are significant.Junior Sous Chef Benefits:
£52,000 per annum4-day working week – long, focused shifts with three days off to rechargeMediterranean-inspired menu, evolving weeklyLunch & dinner service (small, refined menu)London Bridge locationAverage of 100 covers for lunch and 150+ for dinner
Junior Sous Chef Requirements:
A resilient, ambitious, and highly motivated Junior Sous Chef with a background in reputable kitchensStrong leadership skills: confident running sections, mentoring junior chefs, and maintaining high standards under pressureA collaborative team player with excellent communication skillsSomeone committed to building a long-term career in a demanding but rewarding kitchen
This is a rare chance to work in an environment that will challenge you daily while giving you the tools and experience to progress your career at the highest level.....Read more...
Sous ChefAsian American Restaurant | High-Volume Full ServiceDedham, MA $75,000–$85,000 Base + Bonus PotentialWe're partnered with a busy, high-energy Asian American restaurant in Dedham looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their culinary leadership team.This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced operation where quality, consistency, and strong leadership are key. We're looking for a Chef who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing their team, and helping drive a smooth and successful service.What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the Head Chef Chef with all day-to-day kitchen operationsEnsuring consistent food quality, presentation, and executionWorking stations and jumping in wherever needed during busy servicesManaging prep, production, ordering, and inventoryTraining and developing cooks while maintaining high culinary standardsEnsuring food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently metHelping maintain a positive, professional, and high-energy kitchen culture
What We're Looking For
Previous Sous Chef or strong culinary leadership experienceExperience in busy, full-service restaurant environmentsStrong background in Asian, Asian-American, or similar globally inspired cuisine is an assetUnderstanding of ordering, inventory, labour, and food costPassionate about food, quality, and consistency
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Role: Head Chef & Chef
Starting Location: Outskirts of Maidstone
Hourly Rate: DOE/Role
Contract: Temporary
Dates: ASAP
The remote location of this position requires you to have a vehicle and a license.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Head Chef & Chef on a temporary basis to run the Kitchen.
As a Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You will assist with food preparation, help maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and contribute to a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
Responsibilities
- Support with food preparation and cooking
- Assist with daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
- Help with stock rotation and keeping work areas organised
- Carry out ad hoc duties as required to support the overall operation
Requirements
- The location of this position requires you to have a driver's license and a vehicle.
- Experience in a kitchen, with a proven track record of success
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen management
- Willingness to take on ad hoc duties
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