Sous Chef - Premium Gastropub - West London £45,000-£50,000 plus tronc Circa £10,000A Sous Chef role in a busy, food-led West London gastropub cooking seasonal food from scratch, with tronc taking the package to 50-60k.A respected West London pub operator is looking for a Sous Chef to join a food-led gastropub kitchen. The pub runs a bar, a restaurant and private dining, serving 50 to 150 covers a day and building to busy weekends.The food is seasonal and produce-led with a European influence, cooked from scratch using top-quality suppliers. The Sous Chef will join a brigade of eight to ten chefs, with four to five on each service. There are two Sous Chef positions available, so both established Sous Chefs and strong Junior Sous Chefs ready to step up are encouraged to apply.The Sous Chef role
Support the Head Chef in running a kitchen of eight to ten chefs.Run the pass and lead services of up to 150 covers.Cook seasonal, European-influenced dishes from scratch.Help develop menus, specials and private dining and events menus.Deliver a busy Sunday lunch service.Train and develop junior chefs.Manage ordering, stock, food safety and kitchen standards.
About you
A Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef from a quality gastropub or fresh-food restaurant.Confident cooking seasonal European and modern British food.Calm and organised on a busy pass.Good butchery and fish skills.A positive leader who brings a team with them.Ambitious to grow within a respected pub business.
The package
45-50k basic salary for the Sous Chef.Tronc on top, estimated at 5-10k a year.Top-quality produce and suppliers.Progression within a growing, food-led operator.Interview process to be confirmed.
If you are a Sous Chef with a fresh-food gastropub or restaurant background and want to cook seasonal European food in a top West London pub, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Sous Chef - Premium British Restaurant - City of London 45-50kAn award-winning, produce-led British kitchen on the edge of the City is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to drive a menu that changes every day.The role
The Sous Chef will lead the brigade alongside the Head Chef across a busy seven-day operationDeliver a daily changing menu built around seasonal British produce, wild food and some of the best suppliers in the UKHands-on with butchery, braising, curing and classic British cooking, from snacks and small plates to aged steaksRun the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, covering ordering, stock, rotas and food costTrain and develop CDPs and junior chefs, keeping standards consistent on every coverOwn food safety, allergen control and kitchen compliance
About you
An established Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, from quality British, gastro or premium restaurant kitchensConfident with seasonal butchery and whole cuts; game experience a real plusA calm, organised Sous Chef who leads from the front during busy servicesCommercially aware, with a good grip on GP, waste and labourStable career history and full flexibility across a seven-day rota
The package
45-50k total packageSous Chef role within a respected, well-established London restaurant group with progression across its sitesA daily changing menu that keeps the cooking creative and seasonal
If you are a Sous Chef with quality British restaurant experience and want to cook top seasonal produce on a menu that changes every day, send your CV to:Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Shop Manager – Esher | Seasonal Christmas Retail
Location: Esher, KT10 9NP Contract: Temporary – October to December 2026 Hours: Full-time and part-time available Pay: £13.92 per hour
Are you an experienced Shop Manager, Store Manager or Retail Supervisor looking for a rewarding temporary retail role this Christmas?
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Shop Manager to join their Esher team for the 2026 Christmas season.
This is a hands-on seasonal retail role where you will help manage the day-to-day running of the shop, lead and support volunteers, deliver excellent customer service and help maximise sales and income for charities and good causes.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of the Esher shop throughout the Christmas trading period.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day running of the shop
Leading, motivating and supporting a team of volunteers
Organising volunteer rotas and ensuring appropriate shop cover
Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming shop environment
Helping achieve sales targets and maximise income
Supporting shop set-up, deliveries, merchandising and stock management
Operating EPOS and overseeing cash handling, reconciliation and banking
Building positive relationships with volunteers, the venue and Regional Manager
Promoting the shop within the local community to increase awareness and footfall
Supporting local events, promotional activity and marketing opportunities
Ensuring the shop remains well-stocked, attractive and commercially focused
About You
We are looking for a Shop Manager, Store Manager, Retail Supervisor or experienced retail professional who enjoys working with people and can confidently take responsibility for a busy seasonal shop.
You will ideally have:
Experience in a customer-facing or retail environment
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Experience leading, managing or supporting a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving sales
The ability to build positive relationships within the local community
A flexible and positive approach to the changing needs of a busy seasonal shop
Previous retail management, charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude, enthusiasm and ability to work with people are equally important.
A Seasonal Role That Makes a Difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine retail management and community engagement with the chance to support charities and good causes during the important Christmas trading period.
With full-time and part-time hours available, this temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Esher.
If you’re organised, enthusiastic and enjoy leading people in a busy retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Shop Manager opportunity in Esher, KT10 9NP.
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Shop Manager – Bristol | Seasonal Christmas Retail
Location: Bristol, BS8 2QG Contract: Temporary – October to December 2026 Hours: Full-time and part-time available Pay: £12.71 per hour
Are you an experienced Shop Manager, Store Manager or Retail Supervisor looking for a rewarding temporary retail role this Christmas?
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Shop Manager to join their Bristol team for the 2026 Christmas season.
This is a hands-on seasonal retail role where you will help manage the day-to-day running of the shop, lead and support volunteers, deliver excellent customer service and help maximise sales and income for charities and good causes.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of the Bristol shop throughout the Christmas trading period.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day running of the shop
Leading, motivating and supporting a team of volunteers
Organising volunteer rotas and ensuring appropriate shop cover
Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming shop environment
Helping achieve sales targets and maximise income
Supporting shop set-up, deliveries, merchandising and stock management
Operating EPOS and overseeing cash handling, reconciliation and banking
Building positive relationships with volunteers, the venue and Regional Manager
Promoting the shop within the local community to increase awareness and footfall
Supporting local events, promotional activity and marketing opportunities
Ensuring the shop remains well-stocked, attractive and commercially focused
About You
We are looking for a Shop Manager, Store Manager, Retail Supervisor or experienced retail professional who enjoys working with people and can confidently take responsibility for a busy seasonal shop.
You will ideally have:
Experience in a customer-facing or retail environment
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Experience leading, managing or supporting a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving sales
The ability to build positive relationships within the local community
A flexible and positive approach to the changing needs of a busy seasonal shop
Previous retail management, charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude, enthusiasm and ability to work with people are equally important.
A Seasonal Role That Makes a Difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine retail management and community engagement with the chance to support charities and good causes during the important Christmas trading period.
With full-time and part-time hours available, this temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Bristol.
If you’re organised, enthusiastic and enjoy leading people in a busy retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Shop Manager opportunity in Bristol, BS8 2QG.
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Shop Manager – Colchester | Seasonal Christmas Retail
Location: Colchester, CO1 1LX Contract: Temporary – October to December 2026 Hours: Full-time and part-time available Pay: £12.71 per hour
Are you an experienced Shop Manager, Store Manager or Retail Supervisor looking for a rewarding temporary retail role this Christmas?
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Shop Manager to join their Colchester team for the 2026 Christmas season.
This is a hands-on seasonal retail role where you will help manage the day-to-day running of the shop, lead and support volunteers, deliver excellent customer service and help maximise sales and income for charities and good causes.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of the Colchester shop throughout the Christmas trading period.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day running of the shop
Leading, motivating and supporting a team of volunteers
Organising volunteer rotas and ensuring appropriate shop cover
Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming shop environment
Helping achieve sales targets and maximise income
Supporting shop set-up, deliveries, merchandising and stock management
Operating EPOS and overseeing cash handling, reconciliation and banking
Building positive relationships with volunteers, the venue and Regional Manager
Promoting the shop within the local community to increase awareness and footfall
Supporting local events, promotional activity and marketing opportunities
Ensuring the shop remains well-stocked, attractive and commercially focused
About You
We are looking for a Shop Manager, Store Manager, Retail Supervisor or experienced retail professional who enjoys working with people and can confidently take responsibility for a busy seasonal shop.
You will ideally have:
Experience in a customer-facing or retail environment
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Experience leading, managing or supporting a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving sales
The ability to build positive relationships within the local community
A flexible and positive approach to the changing needs of a busy seasonal shop
Previous retail management, charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude, enthusiasm and ability to work with people are equally important.
A Seasonal Role That Makes a Difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine retail management and community engagement with the chance to support charities and good causes during the important Christmas trading period.
With full-time and part-time hours available, this temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Colchester.
If you’re organised, enthusiastic and enjoy leading people in a busy retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Shop Manager opportunity in Colchester, CO1 1LX.
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Shop Manager – Cambridge | Seasonal Christmas Retail
Location: Downing Place United Reformed Church, Cambridge, CB2 3EL Contract: Temporary – October to December 2026 Hours: Two part-time positions available to share a 6 day working week. Pay: £12.71 per hour
Are you an experienced Shop Manager, Store Manager or Retail Supervisor looking for a rewarding temporary retail role this Christmas?
Our client is looking for two enthusiastic and organised Shop Managers to join their Cambridge team for the 2026 Christmas season.
This is a hands-on seasonal retail role where you will help manage the day-to-day running of the shop, lead and support volunteers, deliver excellent customer service and help maximise sales and income for charities and good causes.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of the Colchester shop throughout the Christmas trading period.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day running of the shop
Leading, motivating and supporting a team of volunteers
Organising volunteer rotas and ensuring appropriate shop cover
Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming shop environment
Helping achieve sales targets and maximise income
Supporting shop set-up, deliveries, merchandising and stock management
Operating EPOS and overseeing cash handling, reconciliation and banking
Building positive relationships with volunteers, the venue and Regional Manager
Promoting the shop within the local community to increase awareness and footfall
Supporting local events, promotional activity and marketing opportunities
Ensuring the shop remains well-stocked, attractive and commercially focused
About You
We are looking for a Shop Manager, Store Manager, Retail Supervisor or experienced retail professional who enjoys working with people and can confidently take responsibility for a busy seasonal shop.
You will ideally have:
Experience in a customer-facing or retail environment
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Experience leading, managing or supporting a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving sales
The ability to build positive relationships within the local community
A flexible and positive approach to the changing needs of a busy seasonal shop
Previous retail management, charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude, enthusiasm and ability to work with people are equally important.
A Seasonal Role That Makes a Difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine retail management and community engagement with the chance to support charities and good causes during the important Christmas trading period.
This temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Cambridge.
If you’re organised, enthusiastic and enjoy leading people in a busy retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Shop Manager opportunity in Cambridge, CB2 3EL
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Salary: £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Central London Hours: 40 hours | 5 days out of 7 | Approx. 1 weekend per monthAre you a Head Chef who loves exceptional food, but equally enjoys developing the chefs around you?I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a prestigious Central London venue with a fantastic independent, in-house catering operation.This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves fine dining, seasonal British produce and bespoke VIP events, but also wants to be hands-on, mentor their Sous Chefs and give the team real creative freedom.Salary & Benefits
£60,000 salary30+ days annual leave, including seasonal closures12% employer-funded pensionPrivate medical insurancePaid overtime / TOILFree meals on dutyExcellent internal progression
The Operation
Fine dining banqueting and bespoke VIP dinnersIntimate private dining for 10 through to banquets for 300Larger outdoor events for up to 500 guestsSeasonal menus, fresh ingredients and a strong focus on provenanceEstablished in-house kitchen team with excellent facilities
The Role
Lead the banqueting kitchen and deliver exceptional VIP eventsWork alongside the chefs during service and busy periodsMentor and develop Sous Chefs, encouraging internal progressionGive chefs ownership of bespoke menus, tastings and client presentationsCreate exciting seasonal menus and maintain excellent food standardsSupport the Executive Chef with kitchen operations and commercial performance
About You
Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef from fine dining, luxury hotels or premium banquetingA hands-on leader who is happy to put their chef whites onGenuinely passionate about coaching and developing peopleCreative, confident with VIP clients and knowledgeable about food provenanceOrganised, approachable and comfortable managing events of different sizes
Typical shifts are 8am–4pm or 1pm–10pm, with weekend duties shared across the team.If you love beautiful food, developing talented chefs and being part of an independent-feeling operation, I'd love to tell you more.....Read more...
Sous Chef – Seasonal Bistro – East London – Sundays OFF - 45kAn excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a well-regarded, produce-led bistro in East London, working alongside a talented Head Chef within a growing restaurant group.The restaurant showcases British seasonal produce with classic European technique, serving a regularly changing menu of small plates and hearty bistro dishes. This is a hands-on role in an open kitchen with strong guest interaction. The position would suit a Sous Chef who is comfortable with, menu development, people management and produce, and who wants to grow with a group that is opening new sites.The Role
Support the Head Chef across all aspects of the kitchenManagement, including stock, ordering, rotas and food safetyContribute to menu development and regular menu changesLead and develop the kitchen brigadeWork closely with suppliers and seasonal produceMaintain high standards of food quality and consistencyEngage with guests in an open kitchen setting
The Group
Independent London restaurant group with multiple sitesRegular group chef meetings, cook-offs and development daysKitchen team involved in wine tastingsClear progression pathway as the group opens new sites
The Ideal Sous Chef
Quality, fresh food backgroundFrench or European bistro experience an advantageComfortable with 360 management, menu development and people managementStrong on produce, suppliers and seasonal cookingConfident leader who develops their teamCommercially sharp on stock, cost control and systemsComfortable in an open kitchen
Why Apply
45k, including tronc48-hour contractSundays offGroup cook-offs, development days and wine tastingsClear progression as the group grows
How to ApplyIf you’re a Sous Chef ready to join a growing group, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
HEAD CHEF | EAST LONDON | OTE £65,000Looking for your next Head Chef role in East London?We’re working with a well-established gastro pub in East London that’s looking for a confident, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen team.This is all about proper cooking, seasonal British produce and food made from scratch, with someone who can lead the kitchen while maintaining high standards throughout service.What’s on offer:• OTE up to £65,000• Established East London gastro pub• Seasonal British produce• Everything made in house• Busy 7-day operation• Strong Sunday lunch trade• Full responsibility for the kitchen• Opportunity to put your own stamp on the food offeringWe’re looking for someone with:• Proven Head Chef experience or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up• A strong fresh food background• A genuine interest in seasonal British cooking• Good kitchen leadership experience• Experience managing and developing a kitchen team• The ability to lead a busy service• Good understanding of kitchen costs and GP• A hands-on approach and positive attitudeInterviews are happening now.If this sounds like you, or you know a chef who would be a good fit, drop me a message or send your CV over.#HeadChef #ChefJobs #LondonChefs #EastLondon #HospitalityJobs #PubJobs #GastroPub....Read more...
Senior Sous Chef - Premium Gastropub - Chelsea 48kA hands-on Senior Sous Chef role in a busy, high-quality Chelsea gastropub cooking seasonal British food from scratch.A chef-led London hospitality group is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join its busiest site, a premium gastropub in Chelsea. The pub runs a relaxed bar alongside a more formal dining room with table service, plus private dining and events.The food is seasonal and British, cooked from scratch with whole animals, whole fish and produce from small farms and trusted suppliers. The menu changes daily with the seasons and the kitchen team are free to shape dishes. The kitchen is compact and very efficient, so the Senior Sous Chef needs to be outstanding on prep and organisation.The Senior Sous Chef role
Run the pass and lead shifts, deputising for the Head Chef.Plan and organise prep for a compact, high-output kitchen.Cook seasonal British dishes from scratch, including butchery of meat and fish.Help develop daily menu changes and specials with the Head Chef.Deliver bar, dining room, events and a busy Sunday roast service.Train and support a small team of chefs and kitchen porters.Keep food safety, ordering and stock control spot on.
About you
A Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef from a quality gastropub or fresh-food restaurant.Excellent prep skills and organisation in a small kitchen.A real understanding of seasonality and British produce.Confident with butchery and whole-animal cooking.Calm, efficient and consistent at high volume.Ambitious to grow towards a Head Chef role within a growing group.
The package
48k basic salary for the Senior Sous Chef.Tronc and bonus details to be confirmed at first stage.Freedom to cook and change dishes daily with the seasons.Progression within a growing, chef-led group.Interview process to be confirmed.
If you are a Senior Sous Chef with sharp prep skills and a love of seasonal British cooking and want to grow with a chef-led group, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
& Fine Dining – Central LondonSalary: £60,000 + Exceptional Benefits Location: Central London Hours: 40 hours per week | 5 days out of 7 | Just one weekend per monthImagine leading a kitchen in one of London's beautiful historic Livery Halls, creating exceptional food for prestigious dinners, private celebrations and spectacular events.I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a stunning, historic venue in Central London, where centuries of heritage meet modern, creative fine dining.The kitchens are huge, exceptionally well maintained and beautifully organised, with an established brigade, a fantastic working culture and a real emphasis on developing chefs from within.This is somewhere you can take pride in your food, your team and the environment you work in.Salary & Benefits
£60,000 salary30+ days annual leave, including seasonal closures12% employer-funded pensionPrivate medical insurancePaid overtime / TOILFree meals on dutyExcellent internal progression and developmentSupportive, well-established kitchen culture
The Operation
Beautiful historic venue with impressive event spaces.Fine dining, seasonal banqueting and bespoke VIP menus.Intimate dinners through to grand banquets for 300 guests.Larger events accommodating up to 500.Spacious, immaculate and exceptionally well-equipped kitchens.Independent, in-house catering operation.
The Role
Lead the banqueting kitchen and deliver exceptional events.Create beautiful seasonal menus using outstanding ingredients.Work hands-on alongside your chefs during service.Mentor and develop Sous Chefs, supporting internal progression.Encourage your team to create and present their own menu ideas.Oversee VIP dinners, tastings and bespoke dining experiences.Maintain excellent culinary and operational standards.
About You
Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef.Background in fine dining, luxury hotels or premium banqueting.Passionate about seasonal produce, provenance and presentation.A natural leader who genuinely enjoys developing people.Happy to put your chef whites on and get involved.Creative, organised and confident delivering high-end events.
Typical shifts are 8am–4pm or 1pm–10pm, with approximately one weekend per month shared across the team.If you're looking for more than just another Head Chef job, this is a rare opportunity to work in a truly special setting, with exceptional benefits, fantastic kitchens and a team that genuinely cares about its people.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Chef de Partie - Premium Neighbourhood Gastropub - Islington, North London 50-55kA Chef de Partie role cooking seasonal, fresh food in a busy Islington gastropub with a menu that changes every two weeks.This Chef de Partie opportunity is with a long-established, independently run premium gastropub in Islington. Everything is cooked fresh, the head chef changes the menu every two weeks, and the brigade is small and close, with around three chefs on each service.The Chef de Partie role
Run a section as Chef de Partie across lunch, dinner and a busy Sunday of around 400 covers.Prep and cook a seasonal menu that changes every two weeks.Keep your section organised, clean and ready for service.Work closely with the head chef and Sous Chef and help the team hit every service.Follow food safety and kitchen standards at all times.
About you
A Chef de Partie with a European cooking background from a quality restaurant, bistro or gastropub.Confident on a busy section and comfortable with high-volume Sunday service.Keen to learn and enjoys cooking new dishes every couple of weeks.Reliable, organised and a good team player.Available to start soon.
The package
Around 50k, up to 55k for the right Chef de Partie. Tronc details to be confirmed at interview.48 hours a week over 6 shifts, typically 42-45 hours in practice. Extra shifts are paid.A small, close brigade and a menu that keeps changing.Interview process: CV to the head chef, followed by a trial on service.
If you are a Chef de Partie with a European cooking background and want to cook a changing seasonal menu in a busy Islington gastropub, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Sous Chef, Premium London GastropubCareer Progression to Head ChefLocation: Fitzrovia, Central London | Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Plus TroncAre you a Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, with your sights set on becoming a Head Chef?COREcruitment is working with a distinctive London pub and restaurant to find a talented Sous Chef who wants to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and grow with an ambitious hospitality business.This is not your typical pub kitchen. Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the venue combines the character of a traditional British pub with a contemporary food offering, seasonal British ingredients and a strong focus on cooking over charcoal, ember and flame.The business has a distinctive identity, with a creative vision that brings together quality food, carefully selected drinks and a setting with real personality. The food offering includes seasonal dishes, quality meat and fish, sharing plates and traditional Sunday roasts, with an emphasis on fresh produce and cooking that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.The OpportunityWe’re looking for a motivated Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards across preparation, service and kitchen management.You’ll be joining a business with plans to expand, including a new opening next year. For the right person, this presents an opportunity to develop alongside the business, gain valuable experience and work towards a future Head Chef position.You’ll be trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and help build a kitchen team that takes pride in its food and performance.What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.Leading services and ensuring food is delivered to a consistently high standard.Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality British produce.Maintaining strong preparation, organisation and kitchen discipline.Supporting menu development, specials and seasonal changes.Training and developing junior chefs, helping them improve their skills.Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.Assisting with stock control, ordering, GP management and minimising waste.Taking ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.Helping prepare the business for future growth and progression opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.A genuine passion for quality ingredients and well-executed food.Experience in a quality restaurant, gastropub or fresh-food-led kitchen.Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team through service.A positive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take responsibility.An understanding of kitchen costs, stock control and food safety.Ambition to progress towards a Head Chef role as your experience develops.Most importantly, we want someone who wants to grow, contribute and be part of a business with plans for the future.
What’s on Offer?
£40,000 - £42,000 plus tronc Circa 10k depending on experience.The opportunity to work in a distinctive, quality-led London food operation.Exposure to seasonal menus, quality produce and charcoal-led cooking.Support from an experienced senior kitchen team.Greater responsibility and opportunities to develop your management skills.The potential to progress towards a Head Chef position as the business expands.The chance to be involved in the next stage of the business, including a planned new opening next year.
Ready for Your Next Step?If you’re a Sous Chef who wants more than just another kitchen job, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.We’re keen to speak with chefs who combine strong cooking skills with leadership potential and a clear ambition to progress.Send your CV to COREcruitment to find out more about this confidential opportunity.....Read more...
Head Chef - Premium Country Gastropub - Tunbridge Wells 40-45k plus bonusA hands-on Head Chef role leading a busy, from-scratch kitchen at a well-regarded country pub, with live-in available.A well-regarded country gastropub near Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Head Chef to lead its kitchen. The pub has a strong local reputation for fresh, seasonal food and proper cooking, and trades busily all week, building to around 200 covers on a Saturday and 300 to 400 on a Sunday.This Head Chef role suits a chef who leads from the pass, cooks from scratch and holds standards when it is busy. Live-in accommodation is available above the pub, making it a strong option for a Head Chef relocating to Kent.The Head Chef role
Lead the kitchen and deliver a fresh, seasonal gastropub menu.Cook from scratch, with stocks, sauces and jus made in house.Run a brigade of around three chefs plus KP midweek, rising to five or six chefs at weekends.Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and GP.Keep standards consistent from prep through to high-volume Sunday service.Lead food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.Work closely with front of house to deliver a great guest experience.
About you
An experienced Head Chef, or an established Senior Sous Chef ready for a first Head Chef role.A background in quality pubs, gastropubs or good fresh-food restaurants.Passionate about seasonal produce and proper cooking techniques.Calm, organised and in control during big services.Confident with food costs, ordering and kitchen management.A leader who trains and develops a team.
The package
40-45k basic salary, depending on experience.Bonus on top.Live-in accommodation available above the pub.The chance to lead a busy Head Chef kitchen with an established reputation for quality food.
If you are a Head Chef with a strong fresh food background and want to lead a busy, quality-led pub kitchen in Kent, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Job Title: Senior Sous ChefThis is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Surrey's most prestigious luxury hotels, celebrated for its stunning interiors, outstanding sports facilities, elegant bars, and an impressive collection of premium dining venues. The hotel boasts a renowned fine dining restaurant, a contemporary brasserie, thriving banqueting operations, and a characterful gastro pub, offering guests a first-class culinary experience across a variety of settings.As Senior Sous Chef, you will join a talented and ambitious management team overseeing the hotel's successful brasserie operation. Working with the finest seasonal ingredients, you will play a key role in producing award-winning modern British cuisine, ensuring every dish is delivered with creativity, precision, and consistency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to menu development, mentor and inspire junior chefs, and further develop your career within a highly professional brigade dedicated to culinary excellence.Senior Sous Chef Benefits:
£25.82 per hour + annual bonus.40 hour contract, hourly paid overtime.Closed for Christmas & New Year every year.Working within a stable and supportive senior team.Located in the beautiful surroundings of SurreyFree Parking on siteEarliest start 8am, latest finish 11:30pmPrivate health careMeals and uniform provided whilst on duty.Pension schemes.
Senior Sous Chef Requirements:
An experienced and accomplished Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef with the ability to confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy, high-quality British brasserie.A strong leader and mentor, capable of motivating, developing, and inspiring junior members of the kitchen brigade.A creative and passionate chef with proven experience contributing to seasonal menu development and modern British cuisine.A talented Sous Chef looking to take the next step in their career will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate a stable employment history, excellent references, and a strong commitment to professional development.A hands-on, self-motivated individual with a minimum of four years' experience in professional kitchens, ideally within a quality-led hotel, restaurant, or brasserie environment.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to maintain high standards during busy service periods.Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients and committed to delivering exceptional food quality and consistency.....Read more...
Chef de Partie - Mediterranean Small Plates and Open Fire - Central London 40-43kA quality-led Central London kitchen cooking seasonal Mediterranean small plates over live fire is looking for a Chef de Partie who cares about the details.COREcruitment is partnering with a highly regarded Central London restaurant to find a Chef de Partie for a fresh, produce-driven kitchen. The cooking is ambitious, the setting relaxed and contemporary, and the Chef de Partie will spend real time on the grill and open fire.The Chef de Partie role
Run your own section, delivering every dish to a consistently high standard.Cook over open fire, working the grill and live flame across service.Prepare a seasonal menu of Mediterranean small plates built around fresh, quality ingredients.Keep prep, organisation and cleanliness on point so service runs smoothly.Work closely with the senior chefs and wider brigade to deliver a seamless service.Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen control and kitchen safety.Bring ideas and a hunger to keep learning and developing.
About you
An established Chef de Partie from a quality, fresh-food restaurant kitchen.Open fire or grill experience a strong advantage.Organised and composed when service gets busy.Proud of your cooking, with a sharp eye for detail.A team player who wants to grow with a strong brigade.Full right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.
The package
40-43k total package.Full-time, 48 hours per week, with two days off.Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.Staff mealsClear progression and development in a respected Central London kitchen.
How to apply
If you are a Chef de Partie with grill or open fire experience and want to cook seasonal Mediterranean small plates in a quality Central London kitchen, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com today.
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Salary: £60,000-£66,000 Location: Central London | Multi-Site Hours: 48 hours per week | Flexibility around eventsI'm recruiting a hands-on Executive Head Chef to lead a amazing multi-site catering operation in Central London, overseeing a brilliant mix of retail dining, hospitality and events.The operation is established, but there's real opportunity for someone to come in with fresh ideas, develop the menus and evolve the overall food offer within several incredible spaces.Salary & Benefits
£66,000 salary28 days annual leaveCompany pensionLife assuranceWellbeing supportSeason ticketsTraining and development
The Operation
Stunning multi-site Central London portfolio.Multiple kitchens and food outlets.High-volume retail and daytime dining.Premium corporate hospitality.Events and private dining.Fresh, seasonal food produced in-house.Established chef teams.
The Role
Lead the culinary operation across multiple sites.Develop and evolve the overall food strategy.Create seasonal retail, hospitality and event menus.Lead, motivate and develop Head Chefs and kitchen teams.Drive food quality and consistency.Introduce new food concepts and ideas.Manage GP, labour, stock, waste and budgets.Support events, food sales and commercial performance.Remain visible, involved and hands-on in the kitchens.
About You
Executive Head Chef or experienced multi-site Head Chef.Strong multi-site catering experience.Background across events, hospitality and retail dining.Contract catering, premium venues or large-scale hospitality experience.Strong fresh-food and seasonal cooking background.Creative with menus and food concepts.Experienced leading and developing large chef teams.Commercially strong with excellent financial understanding.Hands-on, energetic and genuinely passionate about food.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an Executive Head Chef who wants to do more than maintain an existing operation.You'll have the scope to develop the food, influence the culinary direction, build strong teams and make a genuine impact across a major Central London portfolio – while remaining close to the kitchens and the food itself.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Deputy General Manager – Historic Country Gastro Pub with Rooms – £42,000 – OxfordshireLocation: Village Just Outside Oxford Salary: Up to £42,000 OTE including TRONC and bonusAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy General Manager to join a beautiful, historic country gastro pub just outside Oxford.This is a charming destination venue, offering a fantastic combination of traditional pub hospitality, quality seasonal British food, carefully selected wines and stylish guest bedrooms.With characterful dining spaces, a welcoming bar and attractive outdoor areas, the business caters to everything from relaxed drinks and Sunday lunches to special occasions and overnight stays.We're looking for someone who:
Has strong Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager experience within a quality food-led pub.Understands the expectations of a destination dining operation.Is passionate about seasonal food, wine and excellent service.Can inspire, train and develop a fantastic hospitality team.Is commercially confident and comfortable supporting the GM with all aspects of the business.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, established hospitality group with a strong focus on people, training and internal progression.Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Get in touch today!....Read more...
Regional Food and Beverage Manager, (hospitality business) 55/65k Location Scotland Salary £55,000–£65,000Must be able to drive!! The opportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced multi-site hospitality leader to oversee food and beverage operations across two busy venues in Scotland. The venues offer a varied mix of restaurants, bars, cafés and takeaway operations.This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being present in the operation, developing teams and driving consistently high standards across multiple sites.The roleYou will work closely with the individual site managers, providing leadership, commercial direction and operational support across both locations.Key responsibilities
Oversee food and beverage operations across both locations.Support and develop the site managers and their teams.Maintain consistent service, product and operational standards.Drive revenue, profitability and commercial performance.Monitor labour costs, rotas, stock, margins and purchasing.Review trading performance and implement clear action plans.Improve guest, owner and visitor satisfaction.Recruit, coach and develop high-performing teams.Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, health and safety and company procedures.Support seasonal planning, events, entertainment and promotional activity.Work with senior leadership on budgets, forecasts and operational strategy.Identify opportunities to improve menus, service delivery and revenue generation.Resolve operational challenges and support managers with complex issues.
About you
Proven multi-site food and beverage or hospitality management experience.Experience leading restaurants, bars, cafés, leisure venues or holiday-park operations.Strong commercial understanding, including labour, stock and margin control.The ability to coach and develop managers while maintaining accountability.A hands-on, visible leadership style.Excellent knowledge of food safety, licensing and health and safety standards.Experience managing seasonal, high-volume or seven-day operations.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.A calm, practical and solutions-focused approach.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you’re an experienced hospitality operator who enjoys variety, visibility and making a real commercial impact, this could be an excellent next move. Contact david@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Sous Chef - Premium Neighbourhood Gastropub - Islington, North London 60-65kA hands-on Sous Chef role in a much-loved Islington gastropub, cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food from a menu that changes every two weeks.This Sous Chef opportunity is with a long-established, independently run premium gastropub in Islington, with a dining room, garden and private dining room. The kitchen cooks everything fresh and the head chef writes a new menu every two weeks, so the work stays varied and seasonal.The Sous Chef will run services alongside the head chef in a tight brigade of seven chefs, with around three on each service. Weekday lunch is steady, evenings are busy, Friday and Saturday reach around 180 covers, and Sunday lunch is the big one at around 400 covers.The Sous Chef role
Run the pass and lead services as Sous Chef, including a high-volume Sunday of around 400 covers.Work closely with the head chef on fortnightly menu changes and help bring new dishes to the plate.Organise prep, ordering and mise en place so the kitchen is ready for every service.Lead, train and support a brigade of seven chefs and three kitchen porters.Keep standards high on seasoning, consistency and presentation across lunch and dinner.Manage food safety, cleaning and kitchen records to a high standard.Step up to run the kitchen when the head chef is off.
About you
A Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef with a solid European cooking background.Experience in quality restaurants, bistros or gastropubs where everything is cooked fresh.Confident running a busy service and comfortable with big Sunday numbers.Enjoys a regularly changing menu and has real interest in seasonal produce.Calm, organised and a natural team leader in a small brigade.Available to start soon.
The package
60-65k salary depending on experience. Tronc details to be confirmed at interview.48 hours a week over 6 shifts, typically 42-45 hours in practice, with one double only when needed.Extra shifts are paid.A menu that changes every two weeks and a head chef who involves the team.Interview process: CV to the head chef, followed by a trial on service.
If you are a Sous Chef with a European cooking background and want a menu that changes every two weeks in a busy Islington gastropub, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Area Executive Chef - Premium London Pub Group - London 65k plus bonusA multi-site Area Chef role leading around 10 fresh, food-led kitchens for one of London's leading independent pub groups.An award-winning London pub, bar and restaurant group is looking for an Group Chef to lead food across a portfolio of around 10 sites. The group operates more than 50 individual pubs, bars and restaurants across the capital, each with its own character, and has won national awards as both a managed pub company and a food-led pub company.This is a senior, hands-on Area Executive Chef/Group Chef/Operations Chef style role working alongside the Operations Team. The Area Executive Chef will set the standard for fresh seasonal food, drive kitchen profitability and develop the next generation of Head Chefs, within a business that continues to grow with new openings on the way.The Area Executive Chef role
Lead food standards, consistency and quality across around 10 London pubs, bars and restaurants.Work closely with Area Managers and the Operations Team on sales, GP and labour targets.Recruit, coach and develop Head Chefs and kitchen teams, building strong succession.Champion fresh seasonal produce and support menu development across the area.Drive food cost, stock control and margin through clear systems and regular kitchen reviews.Maintain uncompromising food safety, health and safety and allergen standards.Support new openings, refurbishments and the launch of new menus.
About you
Currently an Area Chef, Operations Chef or multi-site Executive Chef in a food-led hospitality business.Strong background in fresh, seasonal cooking within quality pubs, bars or restaurants.A people-first leader who spots talent and builds loyal, engaged kitchen teams.Commercially sharp with confident use of GP, labour and stock reporting.Detail-focused on standards, compliance and consistency across multiple sites.Authentic, collaborative and creative, with a drive to keep improving.
The package
65k package (basic salary and tronc combined).Bonus reviewed bi-annually, linked to sales growth across the area.28 days holiday plus a birthday off, enhanced maternity and paternity leave.Company pension, death in service cover and early wage access.Discounts across the group, cycle to work scheme, regular incentives and socials.
If you are an Area Executive Chef or Area Chef with multi-site, fresh food pub or restaurant experience and want to lead around 10 kitchens in a growing London group, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.....Read more...
Head Chef | Boutique Hotel | Edinburgh£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits | Edinburgh City CentreAre you a passionate Head Chef who loves working with quality Scottish produce, developing menus and leading a kitchen team?COREcruitment is working with a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh to find an ambitious Head Chef to lead its food operation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established restaurant, deliver a high standard of cooking and build on its reputation as a destination for both hotel guests and local diners.The OpportunitySet in a prime city-centre location, this stylish hotel combines historic character with contemporary hospitality. Its food offering centres on seasonal Scottish ingredients, quality seafood and premium grilled meats, supported by a lively bar operation and a varied programme of dining experiences.As Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to make your mark on the menus, kitchen culture and overall guest experience.The Role
Lead the kitchen operation across breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside Sunday roasts, afternoon tea, bar food and group dining.Develop seasonal menus showcasing Scottish produce, quality suppliers and modern British cooking.Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.Lead, train and develop the kitchen brigade, creating a positive and accountable team culture.Manage food costs, gross profit, stock control, waste and supplier relationships.Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and health and safety standards.Work closely with the wider hotel team to deliver a strong guest experience and develop the restaurant's appeal to local customers.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.A strong background in quality hotels, restaurants or premium casual dining.A passion for modern British or Scottish cuisine, seasonal menus and ingredient-led cooking.Experience managing kitchen teams, busy services and multiple food offerings.A sound understanding of food GP, menu pricing, labour management and kitchen costs.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team and maintain standards under pressure.A hands-on approach, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing the food offering.
Why Consider This Role?
A prominent city-centre location in Edinburgh.The opportunity to lead an established restaurant within a boutique hotel.Scope to influence menus, suppliers and the future direction of the food operation.A varied role spanning restaurant dining, breakfast, afternoon tea, bar food and events.The chance to work with quality Scottish produce and create memorable guest experiences.
Interested?If you’re an experienced Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh, I’d love to hear from you.Apply today or contact COREcruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.....Read more...
Sous Chef – Produce-Led Kitchen Garden – Wiltshire – up to 40k + RelocationJoin an enchanting walled garden restaurant. 3 acres of kitchen garden – grow it, cook it. Fire cooking, hyper-seasonal, Green Michelin Star. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open to Senior CDP, CDP, or Junior Sous level.We are seeking a passionate chef to join a truly unique restaurant set within an 18th-century walled garden in South Wiltshire. This is a rare opportunity for a chef who wants to work with produce from garden to plate – growing, foraging, and cooking over fire. If you care about seasonality, sustainability, and provenance – and want to learn from a great teacher – this is the role for you.The Restaurant:
Primarily daytime operationCharcoal and asado grill cookingGreen Michelin Star & Michelin Bib Gourmand45 seats in winter, 100 in summerSmall team of 3 chefsWeddings and events
The Role
Work alongside a top Executive ChefLead service, manage sections, ordering, and stock controlContribute to menu developmentSupport weddings and eventsPerfect for an aspiring chef looking to step up
The Ideal Candidate:
Passionate about produce-led, seasonal cookingComfortable cooking over fireKeen to work with garden-grown produceOpen to a more junior chef with the right attitude
Why Apply?
Salary: £40k + relocation package (accommodation support)Work-life balance: Closed Monday & Tuesday – proper time off
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Retail Manager
Kensington, W8 4LA £13.92 per hour Temporary Contract | October – December 20261-2 days per week
Looking for a management role with a difference this festive season?
C2 Recruitment is looking for an enthusiastic Seasonal Retail Managers to run a busy temporary shop in various locations across the UK, helping raise valuable funds for charities and good causes.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor who enjoys leading people, delivering great customer service and getting stuck in.
The Role
You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the shop, working alongside a team of volunteers to maximise sales and create a welcoming experience for customers.
You’ll be responsible for:
Leading, motivating and supporting the shop team
Organising volunteer rotas and shop cover
Driving sales and maximising funds raised
Delivering excellent customer service
Merchandising, deliveries and stock management
EPOS, cash handling and banking
Keeping the shop well-stocked and looking its best
About You
We’re looking for someone with previous retail or customer-facing experience who is confident supervising and leading others.
You could currently be a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Retail Supervisor or Team Leader looking for a rewarding seasonal opportunity.
Charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. What matters is that you’re organised, reliable, great with people and happy to take responsibility.
More Than Just a Seasonal Job
You’ll be running a busy retail operation during the Christmas trading period while helping generate valuable income for charities and good causes.
If you’re looking for a rewarding management role from October to December, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and come and make a difference this festive season.
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Head Chef – Fresh Food Restaurant 50-55k - Central London A pivotal role to shape the culinary direction of a respected hospitality group.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of an all-day dining, premium casual restaurant central in London. This is a key Head Chef position within an expanding, well-respected group offering clear career progression for the right candidate.The Role: This Head Chef will lead a brigade of 10-12 chefs, serving between 200-400 covers daily across breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service. The focus is on creating fresh, seasonal, and sustainable menus with strong vegetarian and vegan offerings. You will be responsible for the full kitchen operation, from team leadership and menu development to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:
Create innovative, fresh, and healthy menus with seasonal produceOversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistencyManage inventory, control costs, and maintain supplier relationshipsUphold the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene
The Ideal Head Chef:
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurantA passion for fresh, sustainable produce and modern, healthy cuisineStrong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop a teamExcellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive under pressureA creative mindset with a focus on menu development and food trends
Why Apply?
Progression: Be part of a respected group with new openings planned; genuine long-term career growthDevelopment: Benefit from excellent training and support structuresReward: A competitive salary of 50-55kImpact: The autonomy to shape the kitchen culture and menu from the start
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY! Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
