Head Chef up to 85k

Head Chef up to 85k

Head Chef,  Modern British Restaurant,  Soho, London 80 to 85k

Lead a critically acclaimed, live-fire restaurant in the heart of Soho. We are seeking a creative, commercially aware Head Chef to take the helm of a modern British kitchen with a strong focus on seasonality and local produce.

This is a vibrant modern British restaurant in Soho. With a reputation for creativity, seasonality, and cooking over a bespoke live-fire grill, this is a rare opportunity to lead a kitchen in one of London's most dynamic dining neighbourhoods.

The Restaurant:

Concept: Modern British – live-fire cooking, seasonal menus, British produceService: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday-Friday; all-day brunch at weekendsTeam: Brigade of 20 chefs, great kitchensProduction kitchen: Supports events and restaurant productionCovers: 200 – 300 per dayInvestment: Owners committed to investing in the site

The Head Chef Role:

Lead the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and high standards across all day partsTake creative ownership – scope for menu creation and developmentManage the pass during peak timesOversee production kitchen and events program

The Ideal Head Chef:

Strong background in modern British / European cuisineExperience with live-fire / cooking over coalsProduction kitchen experience is highly desirableCommercially aware with strong leadership skillsAble to work across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.



  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £80k - 85k per year + .
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 02-Apr-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com