Head Chef - Modern British Restaurant 70-80k plus bonus
Head Chef 70-80k
Head Chef – Modern British Restaurant 70-80k plus bonus
An exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to join a prestigious west London neighbourhood gem, working alongside an industry-respected chef director to elevate a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant.
The Role
We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at 90 cover renowned British grill restaurant in the heart of West London. This is a project role for an experienced, commercially astute Head Chef who can lead the kitchen, drive consistency, and build a high-performing team.
You will have significant autonomy to improve operations, manage P&L, improve profitability.
The Restaurant
Michelin Guide-listed, British grill-focused neighbourhood restaurant.Up to 200 covers per dayLunch and dinner serviceRecently refurbished kitchen.The Head Chef Role
Lead a brigade of 10-12 chefs.Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.Manage P&L, cost control, payroll, and wastage.Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.Contribute to monthly set menu changes and specials.Recruit , motivate and train the kitchen team.Work autonomously while reporting to the chef director.The Ideal Head Chef
Experienced Head Chef with strong financial acumen.Proven ability to manage P&L, cost control, payroll, and budgeting.Comfortable with British/European cuisine and grill-focused menus.Hands-on leader who can manage a teamStrong organisational and communication skills.Previous Michelin Guide experience desirable but not essential.Someone who sees this as a project and is ready to make a real impact.Why Apply
Salary of 70-80k + discretionary bonus.Work alongside a highly respected chef director.Opportunity to lead a turnaround project in a prestigious Chelsea location.Future investment in the kitchenOpportunity to recruit and build your own team.How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef with strong commercial skills and ready for a project role, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com