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...
Consultant Chef - Pan Asian Fast Casual Group - North London 70-85k pro rataA hands-on, one-month project for an Executive Chef level Consultant Chef to sharpen the menu, systems and team of a growing Pan Asian fast casual group.COREcruitment is partnering with an independent, owner-run Pan Asian fast casual group with three sites across North London and its own central production kitchen. The business is preparing for its next stage of growth and needs a Consultant Chef to review the food, build systems that scale and train the team.The Consultant Chef role
Review the existing core menu, improving flavour, consistency and presentationDevelop five to six new, affordable Pan Asian hot dishes using the current kitchen set-up and suppliersBuild recipe cards, dish costings and portion specs across the menuWrite clear kitchen SOPs for the sites and the central production kitchen, covering prep, stock, waste, cleaning schedules, food safety and hygiene recordsCreate practical procedures for site visits, audits and reporting as the group growsTrain the kitchen teams hands-on and support implementation on siteRecommend equipment or process changes where they speed up production and servicePresent findings and a written report to the Directors, with a return visit to review progress
About you
An Executive Chef or Development Chef from a Pan Asian restaurant group, premium casual or branded rather than fine diningProven in fast-paced Asian hot food: noodle, rice and grill dishes cooked to a consistent specStrong on recipe development, costings, GP and portion controlExperienced in writing SOPs and training teams across multiple sites or a central kitchenA hands-on Consultant Chef who cooks, teaches and explains the reason behind every dish, not just writes a reportComfortable working directly with owners and turning ideas into simple, repeatable systemsAvailable for 15-20 consultancy days across one month
The package
70-85k pro rata, around 5.8-7k for the one-month project15-20 consultancy days, scheduled flexibly across the monthReport directly to the Directors of a growing, owner-run groupPotential for repeat projects as the business grows and the menu evolvesFlexible start date, with January ideal
If you are a Consultant Chef or Executive Chef with Pan Asian fast casual or premium casual experience and want a hands-on project with real impact, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....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...
Executive Chef Scottsdale, AZ Salary: $100,000–$125,000 + Bonus + PTO + 401(k) + Relocation AssistanceI am hiring on behalf of a leading golf and hospitality brand seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at a premier golf club in Scottsdale, AZ.The Executive Chef will oversee the restaurant kitchen, lead and develop the culinary team, create and execute menus, manage food costs and budgets, and ensure a consistently high-quality dining experience for members and guests.Ideal Candidate:
Previous Executive Chef or senior Chef leadership experienceStrong team leadership and culinary management skillsExperience with menu development, food cost and P&L managementPassion for delivering high-quality food and guest experiencesCulinary degree or certification preferred
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Senior Sous Chef 47-52k A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join a well-respected restaurant group in Central London, with genuine progression opportunities and high-volume, quality-led fresh food.The Role This high-profile role involves supporting the Head Chef in managing a brigade of 15-20 chefs in a 200-cover restaurant. The focus is on execution, team leadership, and operational delivery. This role would suit a Senior Sous Chef from a high-volume, branded restaurant background looking for progression within an established group.The Restaurant
Part of a well-respected group with multiple Central London sites.High-volume, fresh food, quality-led operation.Open kitchen.7 days a week – breakfast, lunch and dinner.Food-led site.Multiple menus – feasting, set menus, events, canapé, brunch.
The Senior Sous Chef Role
Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team across all sections.Ensure consistent execution of a high-quality, seasonal menu.Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.Drive team development, training, and performance.Step up and run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
The Ideal Senior Sous Chef
Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, branded restaurant environment.Strong leadership and people management skills.Ability to follow and execute recipes to a high standard.Commercial awareness with cost control and labour management.Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.Strong cultural fit with the brand's values and work-life balance ethos.Strong branded, quality fresh-food background.
Why Apply
Join a well-respected group with multiple Central London sites.Salary of £47,000 – £52,000 per year.Opportunity for progression within a growing group.Open on location – the priority is finding the right person and then matching them to the site that suits them best.Work with a respected brand with a strong culture.Excellent work-life balance.
How to Apply If you are a Senior Sous Chef with high-volume, branded experience and ready for a new challenge, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
Junior Sous Chef up to 47kJnr Sous Chef – Premium Casual Group 44 - 47k Join a growing group of premium casual restaurants in central London – fresh food, small plates, and a culture that genuinely cares about its people.We are partnering with a successful restaurant group on the search for a Junior Sous Chef ready to step up. With 3 successful sites and more on the way, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills with clear progression.The Restaurant:
Premium casual dining – elevated food, small plates, sharing concepts160-200 covers on weekends45-hour contract, breaks between servicesKitchen set-up: charcoal grill, flatbread ovensBrigade of 15-20 chefs per siteAll fresh food prepared on site
The Junior Sous Chef Role:
Support the sous chef in leading the kitchen teamStep up and run the kitchen in the sous chef's absenceManage ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety45-hour weekHelp develop the brigade, including CDPsGenuine pathway to your first sous chef role
The Ideal Candidate:
Strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next stepBackground in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environmentsComfortable with small plates and sharing conceptsA leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeingAmbitious and ready to grow with the business
Why Apply?
Salary: £44 - 47kTraining: 3 months structuredProgression: Clear path to Sous Chef with ongoing supportGrowth: New site opening this year – genuine progression opportunitiesCulture: Supportive, inclusive, modern working environment
Ready to take the next step? Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....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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Head Chef - New Opening Gastropub and Chop House - King’s Cross £55,000A rare chance for a Head Chef to open a fresh food-led pub and upstairs chop house from scratch in King’s Cross.An exciting new opening near King’s Cross is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen from day one. The site will run a fresh food-led pub downstairs and a chop house restaurant upstairs, built on seasonal British produce, proper cooking and everything made in house.The venue opens in Spring 2027. The ideal start is before Christmas, so the Head Chef can be part of the pre-opening, shaping the menus, building the brigade and setting the standards before the doors open.The Head Chef role
Lead the full kitchen operation across the downstairs pub and the upstairs chop house.Write and develop seasonal menus built on fresh British produce, cooked from scratch.Play a key part in the pre-opening, including kitchen set-up, suppliers, systems and launch menus.Recruit, train and develop a new brigade, and build a strong kitchen culture from the start.Run busy services across a 7-day operation, including a strong Sunday lunch trade.Manage GP, food costs, labour, ordering and stock control.Keep food safety, health and safety and allergen standards at the highest level.
About you
An established Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up to a Head Chef role.A solid fresh food background, ideally from quality gastropubs, chop houses, grills or restaurants.Confident with butchery, grilling and cooking prime cuts.Opening or pre-opening experience is a real advantage.A hands-on leader who can build, train and keep a team.Commercially aware, with a good understanding of GP and kitchen costs.
The package
£52,000-£55,000Full ownership of a new kitchen and the chance to shape the food offer from launch.Pre-opening involvement ahead of a Spring 2027 opening.Interviews taking place now, with a view to starting before Christmas.
If you are a Head Chef with a fresh food background and want to open a new gastropub and chop house in King’s Cross, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Job Title: Senior Sous ChefThis is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Surrey's most prestigious luxury hotels, celebrated for its stunning interiors, outstanding sports facilities, elegant bars, and an impressive collection of premium dining venues. The hotel boasts a renowned fine dining restaurant, a contemporary brasserie, thriving banqueting operations, and a characterful gastro pub, offering guests a first-class culinary experience across a variety of settings.As Senior Sous Chef, you will join a talented and ambitious management team overseeing the hotel's successful brasserie operation. Working with the finest seasonal ingredients, you will play a key role in producing award-winning modern British cuisine, ensuring every dish is delivered with creativity, precision, and consistency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to menu development, mentor and inspire junior chefs, and further develop your career within a highly professional brigade dedicated to culinary excellence.Senior Sous Chef Benefits:
£25.82 per hour + annual bonus.40 hour contract, hourly paid overtime.Closed for Christmas & New Year every year.Working within a stable and supportive senior team.Located in the beautiful surroundings of SurreyFree Parking on siteEarliest start 8am, latest finish 11:30pmPrivate health careMeals and uniform provided whilst on duty.Pension schemes.
Senior Sous Chef Requirements:
An experienced and accomplished Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef with the ability to confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy, high-quality British brasserie.A strong leader and mentor, capable of motivating, developing, and inspiring junior members of the kitchen brigade.A creative and passionate chef with proven experience contributing to seasonal menu development and modern British cuisine.A talented Sous Chef looking to take the next step in their career will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate a stable employment history, excellent references, and a strong commitment to professional development.A hands-on, self-motivated individual with a minimum of four years' experience in professional kitchens, ideally within a quality-led hotel, restaurant, or brasserie environment.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to maintain high standards during busy service periods.Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients and committed to delivering exceptional food quality and consistency.....Read more...
Sous Chef – Seasonal Bistro – East London – Sundays OFF - 45kAn excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a well-regarded, produce-led bistro in East London, working alongside a talented Head Chef within a growing restaurant group.The restaurant showcases British seasonal produce with classic European technique, serving a regularly changing menu of small plates and hearty bistro dishes. This is a hands-on role in an open kitchen with strong guest interaction. The position would suit a Sous Chef who is comfortable with, menu development, people management and produce, and who wants to grow with a group that is opening new sites.The Role
Support the Head Chef across all aspects of the kitchenManagement, including stock, ordering, rotas and food safetyContribute to menu development and regular menu changesLead and develop the kitchen brigadeWork closely with suppliers and seasonal produceMaintain high standards of food quality and consistencyEngage with guests in an open kitchen setting
The Group
Independent London restaurant group with multiple sitesRegular group chef meetings, cook-offs and development daysKitchen team involved in wine tastingsClear progression pathway as the group opens new sites
The Ideal Sous Chef
Quality, fresh food backgroundFrench or European bistro experience an advantageComfortable with 360 management, menu development and people managementStrong on produce, suppliers and seasonal cookingConfident leader who develops their teamCommercially sharp on stock, cost control and systemsComfortable in an open kitchen
Why Apply
45k, including tronc48-hour contractSundays offGroup cook-offs, development days and wine tastingsClear progression as the group grows
How to ApplyIf you’re a Sous Chef ready to join a growing group, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
Senior Chef de Partie - Premium Private Members' Club - Central London up to 43kA Senior Chef de Partie role in a luxury private members' club with multiple food outlets, fine dining and premium events, working across a range of kitchens.An exclusive private members' club in Central London is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. The club operates multiple premium restaurant spaces, private dining rooms and a busy events calendar, with fine dining and canapé service throughout.This is a hands-on role, working across multiple kitchens and functions in a luxury environment. The Senior Chef de Partie would suit an experienced CDP ready to step up, or a current Senior CDP looking for a new challenge and great work-life balance. Every hour of overtime is paid.The Senior Chef de Partie role
Run and manage all sections during busy services.Prepare and cook dishes to spec, ensuring quality and consistency.Train and support CDPs and Commis across the brigade.Help with orders and stock control.Support the senior chefs with prep and food safety.Work across multiple kitchens and outlets as required.Support private dining, canapé parties and functions.Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
About you
Senior Chef de Partie or experienced Chef de Partie background.Strong knife skills and section management.Confident running sections in a luxury, high-volume environment.Comfortable moving between outlets and events.A hands-on leader who develops junior chefs.Committed to food safety and high standards.
The package
Up to 43k total package, plus extra tronc available after probation.45-hour week with a mix of shifts.Every hour of overtime is paid.Structured training and development.Work across multiple kitchens and premium events.Clear progression within a growing kitchen brigade.Central London location.Luxury private members' club environment.
How to apply
If you are a Senior Chef de Partie with premium restaurant experience, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.
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Salary: Up to £40,000 Location: North London Hours: 5 days out of 7 | Predominantly Monday–Friday | Occasional weekendsAre you a Head Chef who loves fresh food, leading a team and creating exciting menus without the late nights of restaurant kitchens?I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a busy hospital catering operation in North London.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of an established kitchen, improve the food offering and bring fresh ideas to a varied staff and visitor restaurant.You'll have a Sous Chef supporting you and the opportunity to make a real difference to the food and service.Salary & Benefits
Up to £40,000 salaryPredominantly Monday–Friday.Occasional weekend shifts.Established kitchen and Sous Chef support.Opportunity to develop the food offering.Stable contract catering environment.
The Operation
Busy hospital staff and visitor restaurant.Approximately 200–300 customers daily.Fresh breakfast and lunch service.Hot food counters and daily specials.Grab-and-go, salads and yoghurt bar.Varied international, vegetarian and vegan dishes.Around 11 dishes across the daily food offering.
The Role
Lead the daily kitchen operation.Create fresh, appealing meals and daily specials.Manage and develop the Sous Chef and kitchen team.Maintain excellent food quality and presentation.Oversee ordering, stock, food costs and waste.Deliver menus through the company's catering system.Maintain food safety, allergen and hygiene standards.Work closely with management to improve the food offering.
About You
Experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.Background in contract catering, healthcare, B&I, education or high-volume catering.Confident delivering fresh food for busy restaurant services.Experience managing kitchen teams and food costs.Strong knowledge of food safety and allergens.Creative with menus, organised and hands-on.Passionate about improving food quality and customer experience.
If you're looking for a Head Chef job in North London, offering up to £40,000 and a predominantly Monday–Friday working pattern, I'd love to hear from you.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Head Chef 50-55k + Bonus A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join a premium British restaurant in West London, part of a growing group, with a focus on British produce and small platesThe Role This is a high-volume, fast-paced operation with a focus on British produce. The successful candidate will be responsible for all kitchen operations, team management, menu development, and driving the restaurant towards its full potential. This role would suit a Head Chef with experience in a premium, quality-led environment who enjoys leading and developing chefs.The Restaurant
Part of a growing group with support from Head of Food.Beautiful design and setting.Focus on British produce – small plates, afternoon tea, English sparkling wine.Events and private dining.High-volume, fast-paced services.
The Head Chef Role
Lead and manage the kitchen team of 12-15 chefs.Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.Coach, train, and develop young chefs.Knowledge of stems and SOPs.Work closely with the Head of Food and wider group on operational delivery.Contribute to menu development where input is welcome.Manage kitchen financials including GP, labour, and wastage.
The Ideal Head Chef
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium, quality-led restaurant.Strong leadership and people management skills.Knowledge of systems and SOPs.High-volume, fast-paced background.Commercially aware with good financial acumen.Passion for British produce and seasonality.Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply If you are a Head Chef with premium British cuisine experience and ready for a new challenge, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
Chef de Partie - Premium Private Members' Club - Central London 40kA Chef de Partie role in a luxury private members' club with multiple food outlets, fine dining and premium events, working across a range of kitchens.An exclusive private members' club in Central London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. The club operates multiple premium restaurant spaces, private dining rooms and a busy events calendar, with fine dining and canapé service throughout. This is a hands-on role, working across multiple kitchens and functions in a luxury environment.The Chef de Partie would suit an experienced CDP looking for a new challenge and great work life balance.Every hour of overtime is paid!The Chef de Partie role
Run a section independently during busy services.Prepare and cook dishes to spec, ensuring quality and consistency.Support the senior chefs with prep, stock control and food safety.Work across multiple kitchens and outlets as required.Support private dining, canapé parties and functions.Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
About you
Chef de Partie experience in a quality, high-volume kitchen.Strong knife skills and section management.Confident working under pressure in a luxury environment.Comfortable moving between outlets and events.A team player with a positive, hands-on attitude.Committed to food safety and high standards.
The package
40k total package + extra tronc available after probation45-hour week with a mix of shifts.Structured training and development.Work across multiple kitchens and premium events.Central London location.Luxury private members' club environment.
How to apply
If you are a Chef de Partie with premium restaurant experience send your CV to:Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.
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Sous Chef – Michelin Bib Gourmand – 52kAward-winning London group. Six sites, more coming. High-volume European food, fresh ingredients, real work-life balance.The Role Support the Head Chef in running an established, high-volume London site. Hands-on leadership, team development, stock and cost control, menu input, and stepping up when needed.The Group
Michelin Bib Gourmand standard.Six successful London sites, with more in the pipeline.Fast-paced, high-volume European restaurants.People-focused, minimal chef turnover.
The Ideal Sous Chef
Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP from a quality, fresh food background.High-volume European cuisine experience.Confident leader who develops their team.Commercially sharp – stock, cost control, systems.No ego. Team player.
Why Apply
£52,000 including tronc.45-48 hour week.Clear progression as the group grows.Structured, supportive environment.
If this sounds like you, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.02075395579....Read more...
Chef de Partie - Mediterranean Small Plates and Open Fire - Central London 40-43kA quality-led Central London kitchen cooking seasonal Mediterranean small plates over live fire is looking for a Chef de Partie who cares about the details.COREcruitment is partnering with a highly regarded Central London restaurant to find a Chef de Partie for a fresh, produce-driven kitchen. The cooking is ambitious, the setting relaxed and contemporary, and the Chef de Partie will spend real time on the grill and open fire.The Chef de Partie role
Run your own section, delivering every dish to a consistently high standard.Cook over open fire, working the grill and live flame across service.Prepare a seasonal menu of Mediterranean small plates built around fresh, quality ingredients.Keep prep, organisation and cleanliness on point so service runs smoothly.Work closely with the senior chefs and wider brigade to deliver a seamless service.Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen control and kitchen safety.Bring ideas and a hunger to keep learning and developing.
About you
An established Chef de Partie from a quality, fresh-food restaurant kitchen.Open fire or grill experience a strong advantage.Organised and composed when service gets busy.Proud of your cooking, with a sharp eye for detail.A team player who wants to grow with a strong brigade.Full right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.
The package
40-43k total package.Full-time, 48 hours per week, with two days off.Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.Staff mealsClear progression and development in a respected Central London kitchen.
How to apply
If you are a Chef de Partie with grill or open fire experience and want to cook seasonal Mediterranean small plates in a quality Central London kitchen, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.
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Chef de Partie – Michelin – up to 46k A fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join a prestigious fine dining establishment, delivering exceptional food quality and service in an intimate 50-cover setting.The Role We are seeking a Chef de Partie to join the team at a prestigious fine dining establishment. This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to take ownership of a section, delivering exceptional food quality and service in an intimate 50-cover setting. The role involves supervising and participating in the preparation and cooking of produce to the highest restaurant standards, maintaining stock rotation, and ensuring the section is always maintained in a clean and tidy manner.The Restaurant
Prestigious fine dining establishment.50 covers.Intimate, quality-led dining experience.Team of 10 chefs.High standards and precision.
The Chef de Partie Role
Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of produce according to restaurant standards.Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to give a detailed description of all dishes.Ensure compliance with restaurant standards and menu specifications.Maintain stock rotation and ensure all tasks are carried out efficiently and timely.Ensure the section is always maintained in a clean and tidy manner.Ensure section equipment is well maintained and handled.Report maintenance issues to the relevant parties.Work collaboratively with others in pursuit of team goals.Take full accountability for actions.
The Ideal Chef de Partie
Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a fine dining or Michelin-starred environment.Strong technical proficiency in assigned section (sauce, garnish, larder, pastry, etc.).Excellent mise en place management with the ability to run a section independently.Precision and consistency in cooking and plating to fine-dining standards.Strong organisational skills, ensuring prep levels, cleanliness, and workflow efficiency.Ability to handle pressure and maintain calm, clean work habits during service.Thorough food safety and hygiene knowledge (Level 2/3 certification typically expected).Available for a 1-day kitchen trial.
Why Apply
Salary of £41,500 – £46,000 (inclusive of guaranteed TRONC).Opportunity to work at a prestigious fine dining establishment.5-day working week.Staff meals and 28 days annual leave.Career progression opportunities.
How to Apply If you are a Chef de Partie with fine dining experience and ready for a new challenge, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
Sous Chef – Produce-Led Kitchen Garden – Wiltshire – up to 40k + RelocationJoin an enchanting walled garden restaurant. 3 acres of kitchen garden – grow it, cook it. Fire cooking, hyper-seasonal, Green Michelin Star. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open to Senior CDP, CDP, or Junior Sous level.We are seeking a passionate chef to join a truly unique restaurant set within an 18th-century walled garden in South Wiltshire. This is a rare opportunity for a chef who wants to work with produce from garden to plate – growing, foraging, and cooking over fire. If you care about seasonality, sustainability, and provenance – and want to learn from a great teacher – this is the role for you.The Restaurant:
Primarily daytime operationCharcoal and asado grill cookingGreen Michelin Star & Michelin Bib Gourmand45 seats in winter, 100 in summerSmall team of 3 chefsWeddings and events
The Role
Work alongside a top Executive ChefLead service, manage sections, ordering, and stock controlContribute to menu developmentSupport weddings and eventsPerfect for an aspiring chef looking to step up
The Ideal Candidate:
Passionate about produce-led, seasonal cookingComfortable cooking over fireKeen to work with garden-grown produceOpen to a more junior chef with the right attitude
Why Apply?
Salary: £40k + relocation package (accommodation support)Work-life balance: Closed Monday & Tuesday – proper time off
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.....Read more...
Job Title: Head Pastry ChefThis is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Surrey's most prestigious luxury hotels, celebrated for its stunning interiors, outstanding sports facilities, elegant bars, and an impressive collection of premium dining venues. The hotel boasts a renowned fine dining restaurant, a contemporary brasserie, thriving banqueting operations, and a characterful gastro pub, offering guests a first-class culinary experience across a variety of settings.As Head Pastry Chef, you will join a talented and ambitious management team overseeing all the hotels catering outlets. Working with the finest seasonal ingredients, you will play a key role in producing award-winning modern British cuisine, ensuring every dish is delivered with creativity, precision, and consistency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to menu development, mentor and inspire junior chefs, and further develop your career within a highly professional brigade dedicated to culinary excellence.Head Pastry Chef Benefits:
£62,000 per year.40 hour contract, hourly paid overtime.Closed for Christmas & New Year every year.Working within a stable and supportive senior team.Located in the beautiful surroundings of SurreyFree Parking on siteEarliest start 8am, latest finish 11:30pmPrivate health careMeals and uniform provided whilst on duty.Pension schemes.
Head Pastry Chef Requirements:
An experienced Head Pastry Chef or accomplished Senior Pastry Sous Chef with a strong background in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or high-quality multi-outlet operations.Proven experience leading a pastry team and managing the day-to-day running of a busy pastry kitchen.Exceptional skills in pastry, desserts, bakery products, petit fours, and afternoon tea preparation.A creative and innovative chef with a passion for developing seasonal menus and contemporary dessert concepts.Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a proven track record of training and developing junior chefs.Excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple outlets and functions simultaneously.A hands-on, quality-driven professional who leads by example and consistently delivers exceptional standards.Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage food costs, stock control, and minimise wastage.A stable employment history supported by excellent references.A genuine passion for pastry and a commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences for every guest.....Read more...
Head Chef | Boutique Hotel | Edinburgh£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits | Edinburgh City CentreAre you a passionate Head Chef who loves working with quality Scottish produce, developing menus and leading a kitchen team?COREcruitment is working with a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh to find an ambitious Head Chef to lead its food operation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established restaurant, deliver a high standard of cooking and build on its reputation as a destination for both hotel guests and local diners.The OpportunitySet in a prime city-centre location, this stylish hotel combines historic character with contemporary hospitality. Its food offering centres on seasonal Scottish ingredients, quality seafood and premium grilled meats, supported by a lively bar operation and a varied programme of dining experiences.As Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to make your mark on the menus, kitchen culture and overall guest experience.The Role
Lead the kitchen operation across breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside Sunday roasts, afternoon tea, bar food and group dining.Develop seasonal menus showcasing Scottish produce, quality suppliers and modern British cooking.Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.Lead, train and develop the kitchen brigade, creating a positive and accountable team culture.Manage food costs, gross profit, stock control, waste and supplier relationships.Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and health and safety standards.Work closely with the wider hotel team to deliver a strong guest experience and develop the restaurant's appeal to local customers.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.A strong background in quality hotels, restaurants or premium casual dining.A passion for modern British or Scottish cuisine, seasonal menus and ingredient-led cooking.Experience managing kitchen teams, busy services and multiple food offerings.A sound understanding of food GP, menu pricing, labour management and kitchen costs.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team and maintain standards under pressure.A hands-on approach, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing the food offering.
Why Consider This Role?
A prominent city-centre location in Edinburgh.The opportunity to lead an established restaurant within a boutique hotel.Scope to influence menus, suppliers and the future direction of the food operation.A varied role spanning restaurant dining, breakfast, afternoon tea, bar food and events.The chance to work with quality Scottish produce and create memorable guest experiences.
Interested?If you’re an experienced Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh, I’d love to hear from you.Apply today or contact COREcruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.....Read more...
Job title: Sous ChefLocation: AmsterdamSalary: €3500-€3700 gross per month (excluding the 8%)Start: ASAPOur client is a well-loved Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a generous, flavour-driven cuisine, warm hospitality, and buzzing, social dining atmosphereThe kitchen is high-volume, creative, and collaborative, and we're now looking for a Sous Chef to help lead it.Key responsibilities
Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations across a fast-paced, high-cover serviceLead and motivate a diverse brigade of chefs, ensuring consistency, quality, and speed on every plateTake ownership of sections, pass, and service during shifts — and step up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absenceContribute to menu development, seasonal changes, and specials, with genuine room for creative inputMonitor food safety, HACCP compliance, and hygiene standards at all timesManage stock levels, ordering, and waste control in partnership with the Head ChefHelp train and develop junior chefs, building a positive, supportive kitchen culture
Key requirements:
3+ years of experience at Sous Chef level in a fresh, high-volume Mediterranean, or comparable quality-focused restaurantStrong leadership presence — calm, organised, and motivating during busy serviceSolid knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients, techniques, and flavour profilesUp-to-date food safety certification (HACCP Level 2 minimum)A genuine passion for hospitality and a hands-on, no-ego attitudeFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays — this is hospitality, and the buzz is part of the deal
Job title: Sous ChefLocation: AmsterdamSalary: €3500-€3700 gross per month (excluding the 8%)Start: ASAPShould your experience and skills match with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply. For further details, please contact luizas@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Salary: £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Central London Hours: 40 hours | 5 days out of 7 | Approx. 1 weekend per monthAre you a Head Chef who loves exceptional food, but equally enjoys developing the chefs around you?I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a prestigious Central London venue with a fantastic independent, in-house catering operation.This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves fine dining, seasonal British produce and bespoke VIP events, but also wants to be hands-on, mentor their Sous Chefs and give the team real creative freedom.Salary & Benefits
£60,000 salary30+ days annual leave, including seasonal closures12% employer-funded pensionPrivate medical insurancePaid overtime / TOILFree meals on dutyExcellent internal progression
The Operation
Fine dining banqueting and bespoke VIP dinnersIntimate private dining for 10 through to banquets for 300Larger outdoor events for up to 500 guestsSeasonal menus, fresh ingredients and a strong focus on provenanceEstablished in-house kitchen team with excellent facilities
The Role
Lead the banqueting kitchen and deliver exceptional VIP eventsWork alongside the chefs during service and busy periodsMentor and develop Sous Chefs, encouraging internal progressionGive chefs ownership of bespoke menus, tastings and client presentationsCreate exciting seasonal menus and maintain excellent food standardsSupport the Executive Chef with kitchen operations and commercial performance
About You
Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef from fine dining, luxury hotels or premium banquetingA hands-on leader who is happy to put their chef whites onGenuinely passionate about coaching and developing peopleCreative, confident with VIP clients and knowledgeable about food provenanceOrganised, approachable and comfortable managing events of different sizes
Typical shifts are 8am–4pm or 1pm–10pm, with weekend duties shared across the team.If you love beautiful food, developing talented chefs and being part of an independent-feeling operation, I'd love to tell you more.....Read more...
Salary: Up to £60,000 & Company Car Location: London & South-East | Field-Based Hours: Predominantly Monday–FridayAre you an ambitious Head Chef or Executive Chef ready to take the next step into a senior culinary leadership role?I'm recruiting for an established contract catering business looking for a talented Group Executive Chef to help drive food innovation, develop kitchen teams and support the continued growth of the business.This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves cooking but also enjoys working with clients, presenting food and helping win new business.Salary & Benefits
Up to £60,000 salaryCompany CarBonus structure Predominantly Monday-FridayPension, Healthcare, Paid holiday & moreSenior culinary leadership opportunityCreative input across multiple kitchensExcellent long-term progression potential
The Operation
Established contract catering business.Portfolio of workplace and education catering.Fresh-food focused operations.Mix of food development, hospitality and client presentations.
The Role
Develop exciting menus and food concepts.Lead tastings and presentations for prospective clients.Support tenders and new business opportunities.Mentor and inspire chefs across multiple sites.Support new openings and culinary projects.Work with suppliers to improve food quality and sourcing.Help shape the wider culinary direction of the business.
About You
Experienced Head Chef or Executive Chef from contract catering.Strong B&I experience particularly desirable.Excellent cooking ability and genuine passion for food.Confident presenting to senior clients and stakeholders.Commercially aware with strong communication skills.Enjoys developing chefs and sharing ideas.Comfortable travelling between sites.
This would particularly suit a chef who has built a strong reputation within a busy contract catering operation and is now ready to move into a more influential, group-level position.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Salary: Up to £55,000 Location: Central London Hours: Monday–Friday | Predominantly daytime | 1–2 evening events per weekAre you a creative Head Chef who loves incredible food, exciting events and having the freedom to design your own menus?I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a brand-new catering operation in Central London.This is a fantastic opportunity to build a fresh, modern food offering from scratch, alongside delivering premium corporate hospitality and private events.You'll have complete creative freedom, working with an independent, family-run catering business that genuinely cares about food.Salary & Benefits
Up to £55,000 salaryMonday–Friday working week28 days' holidayCompany pension schemePredominantly daytime serviceCreative freedom over menusTraining and career development
The Operation
Brand-new corporate dining and events venueModern open kitchenFresh breakfast and lunch servicePremium hospitality and evening eventsCreative, seasonal menusFreelance chef support for larger events
Think Ottolenghi, Farmer J, Caravan or Granger & Co. Colourful, fresh, vibrant food packed with flavour.The Role
Take full ownership of the kitchen and food offeringCreate and develop menus from scratchLead daily breakfast and lunch servicesDeliver 1–2 evening events per weekOversee event food preparation and serviceCoordinate freelance chefs when requiredWork closely with event suppliers and front-of-house teamsManage food costs, ordering and kitchen standardsEngage with customers in the open kitchen
About You
Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ChefPremium events or hospitality experience essentialBackground in events catering, quality restaurants or luxury hospitalityCreative, passionate and confident developing menusComfortable delivering both daily dining and private eventsStrong organisational and leadership skillsPersonable, hands-on and confident working in an open kitchenFlexible to work occasional evenings
This isn't your typical B&I contract catering role.We're looking for a chef with a strong restaurant or events background who loves creating exceptional food.Breakfast service starts around 8am, with lunch running until 2pm. Evening events are generally expected to finish around 6pm–8pm.If you're looking for a Head Chef job in Central London paying up to £55,000, with genuine menu autonomy, exciting events and a Monday–Friday working pattern, I'd love to hear from you.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
