Head Chef – 55-60k – New Opening – Flagship site
One of the best opportunities I have seen for a Head Chef to lead the flagship opening of a premium, fast-paced brand from a Michelin-starred chef, with genuine progression as the group expands.
The Role
We are seeking a Head Chef for a central London flagship. The successful candidate will be a first-class kitchen manager, genuinely excited by a flagship opening, with energy, warmth, and enthusiasm. The aim is to become a premium, quality-led brand with standout service.
The Site
- 80 covers, plus a 30-cover dessert and cocktail room.
- Expected to trade at £75k-£80k per week initially, targeting £100k once established.
- Forecast approximately 3,500-4,000 guests per week.
- Kitchen team of roughly 20 chefs.
The Brand
- Premium, quality-led, high-volume site in a high-footfall area.
- The best suppliers in town.
- High-quality production kitchen.
- Major expansion in the group – they are the next brand to take off.
- Genuine progression opportunities.
The Head Chef Role
- Lead the flagship opening.
- First-class kitchen management – rotas, stock, ordering, par levels, recruitment, training, HR processes, team motivation, and service standards.
- Lead a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen with potentially very large cover counts.
- Maintain quality and consistency.
- Build systems, solve gaps, and work without every process already in place.
- Manage kitchen P&L – food costs, labour, waste, stock, GP margins.
- Maintain full compliance – EHO, HACCP, Health and Safety.
The Ideal Head Chef
- Genuinely excited by a flagship opening – energy, warmth, enthusiasm, not just a strong CV.
- A first-class kitchen manager with strong operational and financial acumen.
- Comfortable leading high-volume, fast-paced kitchens with large cover counts.
- Values quality and consistency.
- A start-up mindset – comfortable building systems and solving gaps.
Why Apply
- Target package £50k-£58k all-in, potentially stretching to £60k-£65k for an outstanding candidate.
- 48-hour contract currently.
- Major expansion opportunity with genuine progression.
How to Apply
If you are a high-volume people leader ready to help build a premium food brand, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
02075395579
