Head Chef – Creative Bar-Led Venue | £45K + Bonus | Clapham
Stabilise, innovate, and grow with a thriving London group – where work-life balance meets creative potential.
Job Role:Head Chef
Cuisine:Seasonal brunch & dinner (pizza oven focus)
Location:Southwest London
We’re partnering with a vibrant bar-led group to find ahands-on Head Chefto stabilise their kitchen, then elevate their food offering.This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in small teams and wants to grow with an expanding brand.
The Venue:
* High-energy bar/restaurant with private dining
* Evenings only (last orders 9:30pm) + busy Saturday brunch (£3K gross)
* Sundays 10am–6pm (admin day), Mondays & Tuesdays off
* 40–45 hours max – no burnout culture
The Ideal Head Chef:
* 100%hands-on– must work every service
* Organised, stock-savvy, and able to improve food sales incrementally
* Experience inbar-led venuesor high-volume kitchens
* Can execute existing menus for 6 months before creative collaboration
Why Apply?
* £45K +£3K bonus(food margin & labour targets)
* Clear path togroup role(2 new venues in 2025)
* Structured rota &work-life balance
Sound like you?APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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