Head Chef – Premium Casual Restaurant – Soho / King's Cross – 54 – 57k + Bonus
Join a growing group of premium casual restaurants in central London. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-energy site, with a focus on fresh food & small plates.
We are partnering with a successful restaurant group on the search for a Head Chef to join their team. With 3 successful sites, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen in a business that genuinely cares about its people.
The Restaurant:
Concept: Premium casual dining, elevated food.
Covers: 160-200 per day on weekends
Hours: 45 hour contacts, breaks between services
Kitchen set-up: Charcoal grill, flatbread ovens
Team: 15-20 chefs per site
Fresh food: All prepared fresh on site
The Head Chef Role:
Lead the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
Work within the group menu framework set by Group Executive Chef with some creative input – sous chefs have dishes on the menu.
Manage all kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, rotas, and food safety.
45-hour week. Mondays are admin days.
Support and develop your brigade, including CDPs
The Ideal Head Chef:
Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up.
Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food environments.
Comfortable with small plates / sharing concepts.
A leader who values culture, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing.
Why Apply?
Salary: 54-57k plus quarterly bonus on KPIs
Benefits: Premium medical cover, supportive culture, mental health support
Training: 3 months training before taking over your own site
Growth: New site opening this year – potential for progression
Culture: Genuinely supportive, inclusive, modern working environment
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
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