Head Chef – New Opening Mediterranean – East London – £70-85k
A creative, commercially astute Head Chef is needed to lead the launch of a dual-format Mediterranean venue in East London. Casual bar + premium open-fire dining room. Shape two brands from day one.
We are partnering with an ambitious group on a ground-up opening in East London. This is a chef-driven concept with serious ambition – we need a visionary leader to bring it to life.
The Venue:
* East London (prime new site)
* Open-fire cooking, seasonal British produce, Mediterranean soul
* Dual format: Ground-floor bar (small plates) + Upstairs dining (premium) + PDR
* Target 200 covers per day across
The Role:
* Full creative and operational ownership – develop two distinct menus
* Recruit, build, and lead your own brigade
* Drive financials – menu pricing, labour costs, rotas
* Hit ambitious weekly cover targets
* Keep it dynamic with daily specials
The Ideal Head Chef:
* Current Head Chef from high-quality, chef-driven site.
* Michelin guide ambition.
* Deep understanding of Mediterranean/Spanish cooking and open-fire techniques
* Commercially astute, confident, organised
* Ready for a career-defining launch role
Why Apply?
* Take ownership of two brands
* Prime East London location
* Quality produce and open-fire focus
* Serious growth potential
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.