Head chef required for one of London’s 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 city’s 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
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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
2.
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
3.
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.
It’s 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.