Head Chef - High-Volume Casual Dining - Bristol - £50K + Bonus

Head Chef – High-Volume Casual Dining – Bristol – £50K + Bonus

Lead a dynamic kitchen team in Bristol's newest high-volume restaurant opening. Part of an award-winning UK group with a clear path to progression.

We are partnering with an expanding restaurant group to find a Head Chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens. This role offers a genuine opportunity for growth, with 3-4 new openings annually and a culture built on teamwork and development.

The Restaurant:

100+ covers.Weekly sales averaging £50,000–£65,000.High-volume, branded menu in a fast-paced environment.Part of an award-winning UK restaurant group.

The Head Chef Role:

Lead a brigade of 15 chefs.Oversee ordering, stock control, and back-of-house administration.Implement group systems and maintain consistency.Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team.Drive sales and maintain quality during busy services.

The Ideal Head Chef:

Proven experience in casual dining at high volume.Background handling large teams and weekly sales of £50k+.Strong people skills – a natural mentor and leader.Understanding of group systems, ordering, and stock management.Knowledgeable on back-of-house administration and compliance.

Why Apply?

£50,000+ package: £34,000 base salary + £16,000 tronc.Performance bonus up to £6,800.Fast-track progression to Head Chef roles at new sites.Team-centric culture with genuine career development.

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.



  • Location: Bristol, England
  • Salary: £50k per year + bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 18-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com