Group Head Chef Premium Casual Dining Group, Italian Cuisine £60,000 £70,000 + up to 5% equity | Multi-Site UK Role
We're working with a growing premium casual dining group with six restaurants and new openings planned. We're looking for a hands-on Group Head Chef to lead food development, chef training, and kitchen operations across the estate that must have Italian cuisine experience.
Group HeadChef Key Responsibilities Lead menu development, seasonal changes, and new dish creation
Support new restaurant openings and kitchen set-ups
Train, develop, and motivate kitchen teams across all sites
Maintain consistency, food safety standards, and operational efficiency
Work closely with site teams with a strong on-the-ground presence
What We're Looking For In a Group Head Chef Multi-site chef or Head Chef leadership experience in premium casual or branded dining
Strong background in fresh, ingredient-led cooking in Italian cuisine
Managed or helped with food development and building kitchen teams
Confident leading new openings and operational roll-outs
Practical, collaborative, and hands-on approach
What We Offer £70,000 base salary
Equity of up to 5%
High-impact role shaping the food direction of a growing restaurant group
Real progression as the business expands
If you're a forward-thinking, experienced senior chef who enjoys leading teams and driving quality across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you.
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