Head Chef : Michelin Bib Gourmand : 58:60k inc tronc

A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join an award:winning London restaurant group, with a focus on high:volume, fast:paced European cuisine and genuine work:life balance.

The Role

We are delighted to partner with a highly respected, multi:site restaurant group to appoint a Head Chef for one of their established London sites. This is a pivotal role offering stability, creative freedom, and a clear path for progression within a people:focused business renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food. The successful candidate will be the culinary leader, with responsibility for hands:on kitchen leadership, team development, and full operational management.

The Group

• Award:winning modern restaurant group with a Bib Gourmand standard for quality.
• Currently operating 6 successful London sites, with more openings planned.
• High:volume, fast:paced European restaurants.
• A people:focused business known for vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food.
• Minimal chef turnover : a structured, supportive environment.
• Genuine expansion journey with further sites in the pipeline.

The Head Chef Role

• Lead the kitchen at an established, high:volume London site.
• Hands:on kitchen leadership across all sections.
• Team development : a genuine passion for developing teams and promoting from within.
• Full operational management, including stock, cost control, and kitchen systems.
• Menu collaboration : creative freedom to shape menus.
• Work closely with the wider group on operational delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high:quality, fresh food environments.
• A background in recognised, quality:driven restaurants is a significant advantage.
• Experience in high:volume, fast:paced European cuisine.
• Strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for developing teams and promoting from within.
• Commercially savvy, with excellent stock, cost control, and kitchen systems management.
• A collaborative, energetic team player with no ego.
• Committed to a sustainable chef lifestyle.

Why Apply

• Excellent salary of A GBP 58,000 : A GBP 60,000 including tronc.
• A sensible 45:48 hour working week, promoting a true work:life balance.
• Creative freedom to collaborate on and shape menus.
• A clear progression path as the group continues to expand.
• A structured, supportive environment known for minimal chef turnover.

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