Head Chef
45k - 55k USD
On-site
Full Time
#Restaurant
#Hospitality
#Management
#Team Leadership
We are a growing international restaurant group based in the heart of London, and we are currently looking for a talented culinary leader to join our team. Our restaurant focuses on seasonal, modern contemporary European cuisine, serving guests in an intimate 60-seat setting with an average spend of 60 GBP per person. We take pride in our high standards and our dedicated brigade of 14 chefs who work together in a busy, open kitchen environment.
What is this role?
We are looking for a Head Chef to join us on a full-time, on-site basis. This is a mid-level position perfect for a creative and driven professional who has at least two years of experience managing a large kitchen team. You will be responsible for the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring that our culinary vision is executed perfectly while mentoring our staff and managing the financial health of the back-of-house operations.
What will you do?
- Take full responsibility for kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards for quality, presentation, and food safety.
- Lead and coach our brigade of 14 chefs, focusing on training, professional development, and maximizing team productivity to improve our overall efficiency.
- Manage the financial side of the kitchen, which includes controlling costs, implementing new menus, and maintaining strict adherence to our recipe standards.
What makes you a great fit?
You are a perceptive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, open kitchen. We value candidates who bring a passion for modern European, French, or British cuisine, and experience in a Michelin-starred environment is highly regarded. To succeed here, you should possess:
- A proven track record of managing a large brigade of 12 to 15 chefs.
- Strong financial awareness and the ability to manage profitable kitchen operations.
- Excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to mentoring and recruitment.
- A creative mindset that allows you to develop new dishes that align with our restaurant's unique identity.
- Fluency in English to effectively lead your team and collaborate with the wider group.
What's in it for you?
We offer a competitive basic salary ranging from 45,000 to 55,000 GBP, depending on your experience. In addition to your pay, you can look forward to the following:
- A performance-based bonus scheme.
- Paid time off as part of our company policy.
- A structured work schedule of 5 days per week, covering 7 shifts.
