Head Chef - New Opening Mediterranean - East London - £70-85k

Head Chef – New Opening Mediterranean – East London – £70-85k

A creative, commercially astute Head Chef is needed to lead the launch of a dual-format Mediterranean venue in East London. Casual bar + premium open-fire dining room. Shape two brands from day one.

We are partnering with an ambitious group on a ground-up opening in East London. This is a chef-driven concept with serious ambition – we need a visionary leader to bring it to life.

The Venue:

East London (prime new site)Open-fire cooking, seasonal British produce, Mediterranean soulDual format: Ground-floor bar (small plates) + Upstairs dining (premium) + PDRTarget 200 covers per day across

The Role:

Full creative and operational ownership – develop two distinct menusRecruit, build, and lead your own brigadeDrive financials – menu pricing, labour costs, rotasHit ambitious weekly cover targetsKeep it dynamic with daily specials

The Ideal Head Chef:

Current Head Chef from high-quality, chef-driven site.Michelin guide ambition.Deep understanding of Mediterranean/Spanish cooking and open-fire techniquesCommercially astute, confident, organisedReady for a career-defining launch role

Why Apply?

Take ownership of two brandsPrime East London locationQuality produce and open-fire focusSerious growth potential

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.