Overview
Head Chef: Modern Italian role at TipTopJob. Location: Southwest London. Salary: GBP 75K base + 10 annual bonus. Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean (wood-fired oven and charcoal grill).
We are partnering with an acclaimed restaurant group to hire a Head Chef for their stunning new southwest London site. This is a chance to shape a menu of bold, ingredient-led Mediterranean sharing dishes in a kitchen built for creativity: think fresh pasta, fire-charred vegetables, and collaborative menu development.
The Restaurant
* Modern Italian with hyper-seasonal focus (70 vegetable-driven)
* Dual kitchens: wood-fired oven + charcoal grill
* 200 covers (100 terrace)
* Acclaimed sister site with premium suppliers
* New opening and training / menu development period
The Ideal Head Chef
* Background in high-end restaurants; open-fire cooking a big plus
* Love for low intervention produce
* Skilled in pasta, fire-cooking, and streamlined menus (3:4 ingredients per dish)
* Leader who can mentor a 15-strong brigade
* Collaborative; will work closely with Creative Director / Exec Chef
Why Apply?
* Career-defining role: Build a team and menu from scratch
* Top-tier perks: Bonus, premium suppliers, work-life balance
* Growth path: Group expansion site in 2026
How to apply
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment
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