Head chef required for one of Londons most famous restaurants. £60,000-65,000.
Head Chef January/February Start
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time, 45-hour contract with paid overtime
Salary: £60,000£65,000
Represented by Smyth & Co Smyth & Co is delighted to partner with a prestigious, high-end London restaurant to recruit an exceptional Head Chef. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative and ambitious culinary leader to shape the kitchen of one of the citys most vibrant and stylish dining destinations.
Our client blends modern innovation with timeless hospitality, offering a fast-paced, sensory environment where craftsmanship, energy, and excellence are at the heart of every service.
What Our Client Offers £60,000£65,000 salary
Referral scheme up to £700 per successful hire
Exclusive supplier trips to farms, producers, and vineyards
Extra holiday day on your birthday after 2 years of service
£150 annual dining voucher
35% staff discount after probation
Counselling services & 24/7 support
Family care assistance (childcare, eldercare, pet care)
24/7 GP surgery web app access
Legal advice helpline
Seasonal staff parties featuring excellent food, drinks, and entertainment
Employee of the Month rewards
The Role Smyth & Co is seeking a Head Chef who can confidently take full ownership of a high-performing kitchen. You will lead with vision, drive standards, and bring creative flair to a restaurant celebrated for its craft and atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leading, mentoring, and motivating the kitchen brigade
Designing innovative, seasonal menus
Managing food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships
Ensuring the highest health, safety, and hygiene standards
Working closely with senior management to enhance guest experience and profitability
Delivering consistent excellence in flavour, presentation, and technique
About You Our client is seeking a proven Head Chef with the experience, authority, and creativity needed to lead a high-calibre kitchen.
You will have:
Demonstrated success in a Head Chef role within a high-end or high-volume environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Mastery of modern cooking techniques and global culinary trends
A passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences
Strong cost-control and budgeting knowledge
Culinary qualifications or equivalent professional experience
Experience in French fine dining is highly desired
About Our Client This is a restaurant where the kitchen comes alive from morning to night. Think ovens roaring, pastry chefs creating intricate delicacies, fresh produce arriving throughout the day, chefs searing and plating with precision, and guests filling the dining room in a theatre of movement, energy, and flavour.
Its a modern culinary space influenced by classic traditions elegant, lively, and committed to excellence.
Apply Through Smyth & Co If you are a visionary Head Chef seeking your next challenge at a high-end London restaurant, Smyth & Co would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.
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