Head Chef – New Opening – 60k plus 10k bonus

Job description

Head Chef – New Opening – 60k plus 10k bonus

An exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to lead the opening of a flagship site for a premium restaurant group in London, delivering high-volume, quality-led all-day dining with 100% fresh food.

The Role

We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the opening of a flagship site for a leading London restaurant group. This high-profile role involves managing a brigade of 20-25 chefs in a 250-cover restaurant across two floors. The focus is on execution, team leadership, and operational delivery, with support from the Executive Chef on menu development. This role would suit a Head Chef from a high-volume, branded restaurant background who understands the pressures of a new opening.

The Restaurant

• Expected to be one of the biggest and busiest sites in the group.
• Open kitchen.
• 7 days a week – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Food-led site.
• Multiple menus – feasting, set menus, events, canapé, brunch.

The Head Chef Role

• Lead the kitchen team of 20-25 chefs across all sections.
• Ensure consistent execution of a high-quality, seasonal menu.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
• Drive team development, training, and performance.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Operations Manager on operational delivery.
• Contribute to menu development where input is welcome.

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, branded restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with new openings and the pressures they bring.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to a high standard.
• Commercial awareness with P&L, cost control, and labour management.
• Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cultural fit with the brand's values and work-life balance ethos.

Why Apply

• Lead the opening of a flagship site for a leading London restaurant group.
• Salary of £60,000 + performance bonus (up to £10k) + additional EBITDA-based bonus.
• Work with a respected brand with a strong culture.
• Excellent work-life balance.

How to Apply

If you are a Head Chef with high-volume, branded experience and ready for a new opening, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

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