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...
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...
Head Chef - Branded Airport Hotel - East Midlands Up to 50kA Head Chef role leading a high-volume hotel kitchen across breakfast, all-day dining and a busy conference and banqueting operation.This Head Chef opportunity is with a major international hotel brand at a large airport hotel in the East Midlands. The hotel runs a high-volume breakfast, all-day dining and an extensive conference and events business.The Head Chef will lead the kitchen at Head Chef level, with full responsibility for the team, budgets, food costs and compliance. It suits an experienced hotel Head Chef looking for a move or a Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.The Head Chef role
Lead the kitchen across breakfast, all-day dining, events and banqueting.Run a high-volume breakfast operation of 200-300 covers.Deliver conference and banqueting food to a consistently high standard.Manage budgets, food costs, GP and ordering.Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team.Handle HR processes including rotas, absence and performance.Keep the kitchen fully compliant with food safety, health and safety and brand standards.
About you
A Head Chef or Kitchen Manager from a hotel or conference background, or a Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.Experienced in high-volume breakfast, banqueting and events.Confident managing budgets, food costs and kitchen financials.Comfortable with recruitment, HR processes and compliance.A hands-on leader who builds and keeps a strong team.Organised, commercially aware and calm under pressure.
The package
Up to 50k basic salary plus benefits.Free on-site parking.A large, varied operation with the backing of a major international hotel brand.Interview process to be confirmed.
If you are a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a strong hotel or conference background and want to run a high-volume branded hotel kitchen, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Sous Chef - Premium Gastropub - Central London £52,000 OTEA hands-on Sous Chef role in a busy, food-led premium gastropub, with a clear route to Head Chef as the business opens a new site in 2027.A well-known premium gastropub in Central London is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join its kitchen team. The pub is known for honest, seasonal British cooking made from scratch, served across a busy bar and a dedicated dining room, with a loyal local following and a steady flow of guests from across London.With a new site opening in 2027, this is a real chance for an ambitious Sous Chef to prove themselves now and step up to Head Chef next year.The Sous Chef role
Support the Head Chef in running a fresh food kitchen across lunch, dinner and weekend services.Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, keeping standards high on every plate.Help develop seasonal dishes and specials.Train, motivate and develop chefs de partie and junior members of the brigade.Manage ordering, stock control, rotas and waste to support GP targets.Keep food safety, allergen and compliance standards fully up to date.Build the skills needed to take on a Head Chef role at the new site.
About you
An established Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, from a quality gastropub, restaurant or hotel kitchen.Ambitious and ready to move up to Head Chef within the next year.A real passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and great produce.Calm and organised under pressure in a busy, high-volume service.A natural leader who enjoys training and bringing on a team.Sound knowledge of food cost, ordering and kitchen paperwork.
The package
40k basic salary.Tronc on top, giving an OTE of 52k a year.A clear progression route to Head Chef with the 2027 opening.A Central London venue with excellent transport links.Interview process to be confirmed.
If you are a Sous Chef with a fresh food background and want a genuine route to Head Chef in 2027, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Senior Sous Chef - Premium Restaurant Group – Central London - 50k plus bonusFresh food, open kitchens, proper structure and a real route to Head Chef.COREcruitment is partnering with one of London's best-run premium restaurant groups to find a Senior Sous Chef for its large, high-volume site in central London. Everything is cooked fresh on site every day in open kitchens, the group is a certified B Corp with several central London sites, and new openings are on the way. Senior Sous Chef is the pipeline for Head Chef here, and this is a role built for someone who wants to be next.Why this group
Everything made fresh on site, every dayOpen kitchens, so your brigade's cooking is on showSenior Sous Chef is the route to Head Chef, with new openings comingStrong structure, excellent training and a strong Head Chef to learn fromCertified B Corp with multiple central London sitesNo culture of overtime, and any overtime worked is paid
The Senior Sous Chef role
Be the reliable number two to the Head Chef and run the kitchen in their absenceLead service across a 100+ seat dining room and a 60-seat private dining roomOversee prep, ordering and stock controlTrain, mentor and develop the brigadeKeep food quality, hygiene and consistency tight
About you
Senior Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, fresh-food kitchenConfident running busy services soloStrong on stock control, food safety and team developmentA calm, hands-on leaderReady to make your next move Head Chef
The package
50k total packageBonus of up to 5k a year, paid six-monthlyTeam retention bonusUp to 55.5k a year with full bonus48-hour contract averaging 45 to 48 hours, moving to 45 hours within the next yearPaid overtimeStructured training and a clear path from Senior Sous Chef to Head Chef
How to applyIf you are a Senior Sous Chef with high-volume, fresh-food experience and want a genuine ....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...
Wahaca Head Chef - BN1 4QSHead Chef - High-Volume Branded Restaurant - Brighton 50-56kLead a brigade of 20 in one of Brighton's busiest restaurants, with a fresh, made-from-scratch menu and a national group behind you.COREcruitment is partnering with a leading UK restaurant group to appoint an experienced Head Chef for its high-volume Brighton restaurant, in the heart of the city centre.This is a Head Chef role for a proven leader who loves busy services, big teams and running a tight, well-organised kitchen. You will have the support of a local Executive Chef and Area Chef, and the backing of a group entering a new phase of growth.The Head Chef role
Lead, manage and develop a brigade of 18-22 chefs, including Sous Chefs, section chefs and prep chefsRun the pass on busy services of 200-400 covers, setting the pace and the standardOwn stock control, ordering and inventory, and manage food cost and labour to budgetKeep fresh, made-from-scratch dishes consistent to brand spec, every serviceWork alongside the General Manager to deliver the highest food safety standardsTrain and develop your team, supporting the existing Sous Chefs on their progression planUse the group's systems confidently: kitchen display screens, rota, stock and audit platforms
About you
An established Head Chef, not a Sous Chef stepping upHigh-volume branded or casual dining background, running 200+ cover servicesExperience managing a brigade of 15 or more chefsStrong on stock, ordering, GP and inventory managementComfortable running the pass and leading from the frontA people-first Head Chef who builds a positive, accountable kitchen cultureBased in or within easy reach of Brighton
The package
50-56k total package: 41k basic plus tronc, estimated at c.9k, plus a quarterly bonus of up to 6kGenerous dining discounts for you and friends, and a free meal every shiftLong-service paid sabbatical, enhanced family leave and early access to wagesTraining including Level 3 Food Safety and Mental Health First AidLocal Executive Chef and Area Chef support, with real progression as the group growsTrial can be held in Brighton or London, with travel costs covered
If you are a Head Chef with high-volume branded experience and want to lead a big brigade in one of Brighton's busiest kitchens, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....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...
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...
Sous Chef - Premium Neighbourhood Gastropub - Islington, North London 60-65kA hands-on Sous Chef role in a much-loved Islington gastropub, cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food from a menu that changes every two weeks.This Sous Chef opportunity is with a long-established, independently run premium gastropub in Islington, with a dining room, garden and private dining room. The kitchen cooks everything fresh and the head chef writes a new menu every two weeks, so the work stays varied and seasonal.The Sous Chef will run services alongside the head chef in a tight brigade of seven chefs, with around three on each service. Weekday lunch is steady, evenings are busy, Friday and Saturday reach around 180 covers, and Sunday lunch is the big one at around 400 covers.The Sous Chef role
Run the pass and lead services as Sous Chef, including a high-volume Sunday of around 400 covers.Work closely with the head chef on fortnightly menu changes and help bring new dishes to the plate.Organise prep, ordering and mise en place so the kitchen is ready for every service.Lead, train and support a brigade of seven chefs and three kitchen porters.Keep standards high on seasoning, consistency and presentation across lunch and dinner.Manage food safety, cleaning and kitchen records to a high standard.Step up to run the kitchen when the head chef is off.
About you
A Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef with a solid European cooking background.Experience in quality restaurants, bistros or gastropubs where everything is cooked fresh.Confident running a busy service and comfortable with big Sunday numbers.Enjoys a regularly changing menu and has real interest in seasonal produce.Calm, organised and a natural team leader in a small brigade.Available to start soon.
The package
60-65k salary depending on experience. Tronc details to be confirmed at interview.48 hours a week over 6 shifts, typically 42-45 hours in practice, with one double only when needed.Extra shifts are paid.A menu that changes every two weeks and a head chef who involves the team.Interview process: CV to the head chef, followed by a trial on service.
If you are a Sous Chef with a European cooking background and want a menu that changes every two weeks in a busy Islington gastropub, send your CV to stuartcampbell 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Senior Sous Chef 50-60k Premium Italian Restaurant A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join a renowned Italian-inspired restaurant in East London, with a focus on whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pasta, and wood-fired cooking.The Role We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join the team at a renowned Italian-inspired restaurant in Shoreditch. This is a high-volume, quality-led operation with a focus on people and process – not super creativity. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in leading a brigade of 30 chefs, managing service lunch and dinner, and delivering exceptional food quality and consistency.The Restaurant
Nose-to-tail Italian-inspired restaurantHigh volume quality services.Brigade of 30 chefs.All fish butchered in-house, pasta made in-house, cheese made in-house.
The Senior Sous Chef Role
Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team of 30 chefs.Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team.Step up and run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.Work closely with the Head Chef on operational delivery.
The Ideal Senior Sous Chef
Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant.Italian cuisine experience is highly desirable – product or process focused.Strong leadership and people management skills.Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.Commercially aware with good financial acumen.Available for an immediate start
How to Apply If you are a Senior Sous Chef with high-volume, quality-led experience and ready for a new challenge, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
HEAD CHEF | EAST LONDON | OTE £65,000Looking for your next Head Chef role in East London?We’re working with a well-established gastro pub in East London that’s looking for a confident, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen team.This is all about proper cooking, seasonal British produce and food made from scratch, with someone who can lead the kitchen while maintaining high standards throughout service.What’s on offer:• OTE up to £65,000• Established East London gastro pub• Seasonal British produce• Everything made in house• Busy 7-day operation• Strong Sunday lunch trade• Full responsibility for the kitchen• Opportunity to put your own stamp on the food offeringWe’re looking for someone with:• Proven Head Chef experience or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up• A strong fresh food background• A genuine interest in seasonal British cooking• Good kitchen leadership experience• Experience managing and developing a kitchen team• The ability to lead a busy service• Good understanding of kitchen costs and GP• A hands-on approach and positive attitudeInterviews are happening now.If this sounds like you, or you know a chef who would be a good fit, drop me a message or send your CV over.#HeadChef #ChefJobs #LondonChefs #EastLondon #HospitalityJobs #PubJobs #GastroPub....Read more...
Head Chef – Fresh Food Restaurant 50-55k - Central London A pivotal role to shape the culinary direction of a respected hospitality group.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of an all-day dining, premium casual restaurant central in London. This is a key Head Chef position within an expanding, well-respected group offering clear career progression for the right candidate.The Role: This Head Chef will lead a brigade of 10-12 chefs, serving between 200-400 covers daily across breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service. The focus is on creating fresh, seasonal, and sustainable menus with strong vegetarian and vegan offerings. You will be responsible for the full kitchen operation, from team leadership and menu development to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:
Create innovative, fresh, and healthy menus with seasonal produceOversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistencyManage inventory, control costs, and maintain supplier relationshipsUphold the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene
The Ideal Head Chef:
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurantA passion for fresh, sustainable produce and modern, healthy cuisineStrong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop a teamExcellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive under pressureA creative mindset with a focus on menu development and food trends
Why Apply?
Progression: Be part of a respected group with new openings planned; genuine long-term career growthDevelopment: Benefit from excellent training and support structuresReward: A competitive salary of 50-55kImpact: The autonomy to shape the kitchen culture and menu from the start
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY! Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
Chef de Partie - Premium Neighbourhood Gastropub - Islington, North London 50-55kA Chef de Partie role cooking seasonal, fresh food in a busy Islington gastropub with a menu that changes every two weeks.This Chef de Partie opportunity is with a long-established, independently run premium gastropub in Islington. Everything is cooked fresh, the head chef changes the menu every two weeks, and the brigade is small and close, with around three chefs on each service.The Chef de Partie role
Run a section as Chef de Partie across lunch, dinner and a busy Sunday of around 400 covers.Prep and cook a seasonal menu that changes every two weeks.Keep your section organised, clean and ready for service.Work closely with the head chef and Sous Chef and help the team hit every service.Follow food safety and kitchen standards at all times.
About you
A Chef de Partie with a European cooking background from a quality restaurant, bistro or gastropub.Confident on a busy section and comfortable with high-volume Sunday service.Keen to learn and enjoys cooking new dishes every couple of weeks.Reliable, organised and a good team player.Available to start soon.
The package
Around 50k, up to 55k for the right Chef de Partie. Tronc details to be confirmed at interview.48 hours a week over 6 shifts, typically 42-45 hours in practice. Extra shifts are paid.A small, close brigade and a menu that keeps changing.Interview process: CV to the head chef, followed by a trial on service.
If you are a Chef de Partie with a European cooking background and want to cook a changing seasonal menu in a busy Islington gastropub, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....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: 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...
Senior Sous Chef - Premium Gastropub - Chelsea 48kA hands-on Senior Sous Chef role in a busy, high-quality Chelsea gastropub cooking seasonal British food from scratch.A chef-led London hospitality group is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join its busiest site, a premium gastropub in Chelsea. The pub runs a relaxed bar alongside a more formal dining room with table service, plus private dining and events.The food is seasonal and British, cooked from scratch with whole animals, whole fish and produce from small farms and trusted suppliers. The menu changes daily with the seasons and the kitchen team are free to shape dishes. The kitchen is compact and very efficient, so the Senior Sous Chef needs to be outstanding on prep and organisation.The Senior Sous Chef role
Run the pass and lead shifts, deputising for the Head Chef.Plan and organise prep for a compact, high-output kitchen.Cook seasonal British dishes from scratch, including butchery of meat and fish.Help develop daily menu changes and specials with the Head Chef.Deliver bar, dining room, events and a busy Sunday roast service.Train and support a small team of chefs and kitchen porters.Keep food safety, ordering and stock control spot on.
About you
A Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef from a quality gastropub or fresh-food restaurant.Excellent prep skills and organisation in a small kitchen.A real understanding of seasonality and British produce.Confident with butchery and whole-animal cooking.Calm, efficient and consistent at high volume.Ambitious to grow towards a Head Chef role within a growing group.
The package
48k basic salary for the Senior Sous Chef.Tronc and bonus details to be confirmed at first stage.Freedom to cook and change dishes daily with the seasons.Progression within a growing, chef-led group.Interview process to be confirmed.
If you are a Senior Sous Chef with sharp prep skills and a love of seasonal British cooking and want to grow with a chef-led group, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
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...
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...
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...
