HEAD CHEF – NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT | LONDON

Job Description

Head Chef – Premium Casual Restaurant Concept | London

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We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Head Chef to join the launch of an exciting new restaurant concept in London.

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This is an opportunity to be involved from the very beginning: shaping the culinary identity and menu, building the kitchen team, establishing operational standards, and growing alongside the brand as it expands.

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We’re looking for someone who:

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• Has strong experience as a Head Chef in London, ideally within premium casual restaurant groups, multi-site brands or chains

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• Has experience managing or playing a key role in launching high-volume, quality-driven restaurant operations

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• Is creative, hands-on and commercially minded

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• Has proven experience in menu development, recipe creation and food costing

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• Has strong kitchen leadership skills and experience recruiting, training and developing kitchen teams

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• Is experienced in creating, implementing SOPs, kitchen standards and operational procedures

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• Understands food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, stock management and waste reduction

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• Can work closely with suppliers and support product selection and procurement

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• Is comfortable with the pre-opening process, including kitchen setup, team recruitment, training and operational preparation

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• Wants genuine creative input, ownership and influence over the culinary direction

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• Is excited by the opportunity to help build a new concept and grow significantly alongside the brand

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The role will include:

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• Developing the culinary concept and menu

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• Establishing recipes, specifications, presentation and quality standards

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• Recruiting, training and leading the kitchen team

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• Developing SOPs and kitchen operating procedures

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• Managing food costs, portion control, waste and overall kitchen profitability

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• Supporting supplier selection and product sourcing

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• Leading the kitchen through the pre-opening and launch phase

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• Helps build a distinctive culinary identity that can be communicated consistently across locations and marketing channels

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• Helping establish systems and standards that can be replicated as the brand expands to additional locations

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