Salary: £70k - 80k per year + bonus
Reference: OH999957058
Head Chef 70-80k
Head Chef – Modern British Restaurant 70-80k plus bonus
An exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to join a prestigious west London neighbourhood gem, working alongside an industry-respected chef director to elevate a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant.
The Role
We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at 90 cover renowned British grill restaurant in the heart of West London. This is a project role for an experienced, commercially astute Head Chef who can lead the kitchen, drive consistency, and build a high-performing team.
You will have significant autonomy to improve operations, manage P&L, improve profitability.
The Restaurant
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Michelin Guide-listed, British grill-focused neighbourhood restaurant.
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Up to 200 covers per day
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Lunch and dinner service
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Recently refurbished kitchen.
The Head Chef Role
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Lead a brigade of 10-12 chefs.
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Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.
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Manage P&L, cost control, payroll, and wastage.
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Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
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Contribute to monthly set menu changes and specials.
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Recruit , motivate and train the kitchen team.
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Work autonomously while reporting to the chef director.
The Ideal Head Chef
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Experienced Head Chef with strong financial acumen.
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Proven ability to manage P&L, cost control, payroll, and budgeting.
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Comfortable with British/European cuisine and grill-focused menus.
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Hands-on leader who can manage a team
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Strong organisational and communication skills.
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Previous Michelin Guide experience desirable but not essential.
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Someone who sees this as a project and is ready to make a real impact.
Why Apply
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Salary of 70-80k + discretionary bonus.
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Work alongside a highly respected chef director.
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Opportunity to lead a turnaround project in a prestigious Chelsea location.
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Future investment in the kitchen
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Opportunity to recruit and build your own team.
How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef with strong commercial skills and ready for a project role, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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