Head Chef : Creative Bar:Led Venue A GBP 45K + Bonus Clapham
Role overview: Head Chef for a high-energy, bar-led group in Southwest London. The role stabilises the kitchen and elevates the seasonal brunch and dinner offering, with a pizza-oven focus. This is a hands-on leadership position for a chef who thrives in small teams and wants to grow with an expanding brand.
Details
* Location: Southwest London (Clapham)
* Cuisine: Seasonal brunch and dinner with pizza oven focus
* Salary: GBP 45K plus a GBP 3K bonus (performance-based)
* Hours: 40:45 hours maximum; evenings only, busy Saturday brunch, Sundays admin day; Mondays and Tuesdays off
* Structure: High-energy bar/restaurant with private dining
The Venue
A vibrant bar-led group offering a hands-on Head Chef role to stabilise and grow the offering within a small team.
Responsibilities
* Lead all kitchen operations; ensure consistency and quality across all menus
* Execute existing menus for up to 6 months before introducing collaborative, creative changes
* Maintain stock control, food safety, and cost management; improve food sales incrementally
* Ensure every service runs smoothly; 100% hands-on involvement during shifts
* Collaborate with management to drive seasonal specials and menu development
Ideal Candidate
* 100% hands-on: must work every service
* Organised, stock-savvy, and able to drive incremental sales
* Experience in bar-led venues or high-volume kitchens
Why Apply
* Salary: GBP 45K + GBP 3K bonus
* Clear path to a group role with potential for growth across new venues in 2025
* Structured rota and work-life balance
How to apply: Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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