Overview
Head Chef: French Cuisine: New Opening – UK flagship launch in London. Lead the kitchen, define the culinary presence, and build a brigade for a celebrated French restaurant group opening in London.
We are assisting a prestigious French restaurant group with the pivotal hire of a Head Chef for their flagship UK opening. This is a unique opportunity for a creative and driven culinary leader to build a brigade, develop a stunning seasonal menu, and drive this exciting new venture to success.
The Restaurant
* Flagship UK launch for a renowned French group
* Authentic, produce-driven French cuisine
* 160-cover restaurant, aiming for 400 covers daily
* Ethically sourced: 95 UK suppliers, with only essentials imported from France
* Ambitious growth plan: 3 UK sites within the next 2 years
The Ideal Head Chef
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef de Cuisine in high-end, French-focused kitchens
* A passion for seasonal British produce and authentic French techniques
* Commercially astute with solid financial awareness (GP, kitchen margins, labour)
* New opening experience: from building a team to writing launch menus
* Thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment; a natural and energetic leader
* Collaborative and adaptable, able to work closely with the General Manager
Why Apply?
* Creative Autonomy: Significant freedom (70% of the menu/concept) to adapt and create dishes with the best of British produce
* Career Growth: Lead the kitchen for the flagship site with potential to become Group Chef as the UK expands
* Unique Opportunity: Build your own brigade from the ground up and set the culinary standards
* Immersion: Fully expensed 4-week training immersion in their Paris operations
* Ethical Brand: Cook for a forward-thinking, B Corp certified company
To apply, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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