Head Chef - Modern Italian

Head Chef – Modern Italian 75K + Bonus
Lead a produce driven kitchen where hyper-seasonal Mediterranean meets open fire!

Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean (wood-fired oven & charcoal grill)
Location: Southwest London
Salary: £75K base + 10% annual bonus

We’re partnering with an acclaimed restaurant group to hire a Head Chef for their stunning new southwest London site. This is a chance to shape a menu of bold, ingredient-led Mediterranean sharing dishes in a kitchen built for creativity – think fresh pasta, fire-charred vegetables, and collaborative menu development.

The Restaurant:

Modern Italian with hyper-seasonal focus (70% vegetable-driven)Dual kitchens: wood-fired oven + charcoal grill200 covers (100 terrace)Acclaimed sister site with premium suppliersNew opening and training / menu development period

The Ideal Head Chef:

Background in high-end restaurants – open fire cooking a big plus.Passion for low intervention produceSkilled in pasta, fire-cooking, and streamlined menus (3-4 ingredients per dish)Leader who can mentor a 15-strong brigadeCollaborative – will work closely with Creative Director / Exec Chef

Why Apply?

Career-defining role – Build a team and menu from scratchTop-tier perks – Bonus, premium suppliers, work-life balanceGrowth path – Group expansion site in 2026

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment.com