HEAD CHEF, NEW LONDON HOTEL OPENING, CIRCA £65,000+

HEAD CHEF | NEW LONDON HOTEL OPENING | CIRCA £65,000+

A brand-new hotel is opening in London with an all-day restaurant and a new bar and terrace overlooking the city.

This is an opening Head Chef role. You will shape the food, build the team, and set the standards from day one.

Concept

Breakfast service that flows into lunchAfternoon tea serviceDinner serviceBar and terrace with skyline viewsBritish produce at the coreInternational feel with strong Mediterranean influenceSmall plates and sharing styleSeasonal menu changesBusy service expected across multiple dayparts

The role

Lead menu development across all daypartsCreate seasonal menus and run tastingsRecruit, hire, and build the kitchen teamTrain, coach, and develop the brigadeSet up prep systems, standards, and service structure for an openingOversee ordering, stock, rotas, and kitchen controlsWork closely with senior hotel teams to deliver a smooth opening and strong daily operation

You must have

Proven leadership in a hotel kitchen at Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef levelStrong background in busy, high-volume restaurant serviceConfidence running fast, structured serviceA hands-on leadership style with clear training methodsStrong standards around produce, seasonality, and consistency

Package

Salary circa £65,000+ with flexibility for the right profileA high-profile opening with real ownership and visibility