Head Chef

Job description

Head Chef | Fine Dining French Cuisine

London | ⏱ Full-time, 48 hrs

£60,000 – £65,000

We’re recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead a fine dining, French-led kitchen in London.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Head Chef with a strong fine dining background and deep understanding of classical French cuisine, confident in running a high-performing brigade and maintaining exceptional standards across every service.

What’s on offer

• £60,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE)
• 48-hour contract | Full-time, permanent
• Lead a structured, fine dining kitchen with premium produce
• Strong ownership of menu development and kitchen standards
• Long-term stability and progression within a respected restaurant group

What we’re looking for

• Proven Head Chef experience in fine dining (essential)
• Strong background in French cuisine
• Confident leadership and brigade management skills
• Excellent understanding of GP, costing, rotas, and kitchen operations
• Calm, professional approach under pressure

If you’re a Head Chef looking to lead a quality-driven fine dining kitchen in London, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via Smyth & Co to be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English