Head Chef - Premium Casual Restaurant-Soho/King's Cross-54-57k+Bonus

Head Chef – Premium Casual Restaurant – Soho / King's Cross – 54 – 57k + Bonus

Join a growing group of premium casual restaurants in central London. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-energy site, with a focus on fresh food &  small plates.

We are partnering with a successful restaurant group on the search for a Head Chef to join their team. With 3 successful sites, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen in a business that genuinely cares about its people.

The Restaurant:

Concept: Premium casual dining, elevated food.Covers: 160-200 per day on weekendsHours: 45 hour contacts, breaks between servicesKitchen set-up: Charcoal grill, flatbread ovensTeam: 15-20 chefs per siteFresh food: All prepared fresh on site

The Head Chef Role:

Lead the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and high standards.Work within the group menu framework set by Group Executive Chef with some creative input – sous chefs have dishes on the menu.Manage all kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety.45-hour week. Mondays are admin days.Support and develop your brigade, including CDPs

The Ideal Head Chef:

Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up.Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments.Comfortable with small plates / sharing concepts.A leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing.

Why Apply?

Salary: 54-57k plus quarterly bonus on KPIsBenefits: Premium medical cover, supportive culture, mental health supportTraining: 3 months training before taking over your own siteGrowth: New site opening this year – potential for progressionCulture: Genuinely supportive, inclusive, modern working environment

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.