Executive Head Chef / Head Chef – Classic Japanese Izakaya 80K – 100K + Bonus
City of London – Monday - Friday
Lead the kitchen of a high-profile Japanese Izakaya from launch
Job Role: Executive Head Chef / Head Chef
Cuisine: Classic Japanese Izakaya
Location: City of London
We’re partnering exclusively with an acclaimed restaurant group to recruit an Executive Head Chef for their new Japanese Izakaya flagship restaurant. This is a rare opportunity to build a kitchen from scratch, with full creative control and a premium offering.
The Concept:
* Open-fire cooking, bold flavours, and elegant presentation
* 70 covers + PDR, lunch and dinner only
* Menu focus: Sushi/Sashimi, Tempura, Grill
* Busy lunch and services up to 150 covers
The Ideal Chef:
* Proven experience in high-end Japanese kitchens
* Strong leadership – ability to hire and train a team of 15 chefs
* Passion for open-fire cooking and precision in sushi/sashimi
* Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
Why Apply?
* Autonomy – Report directly to founders (no group executive)
* Financial reward – £80K–£100K + bonus
* Work-life balance – Structured hours (lunch/dinner service only)
* Career legacy – Launch a flagship site in the City
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
olly@corecruitment.com