Posted 9 days ago
Description
Overview
Head Chef – Modern British Restaurant, London (Small Team, Creative Focus)
Location: Central London
Salary Range: £50,000–£55,000 per annum (inclusive of service charge/tronc)
Team Size: Approximately 7 chefs
Concept: Intimate, seasonally inspired Modern British cuisine in a relaxed and personal setting
Why Join Us?
Join a passionate, small-scale kitchen dedicated to celebrating British produce with creativity and care—ideal for an experienced chef looking to shape the culinary identity closely, not scale with it.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, inspire, and manage a tight-knit brigade of seven chefs, ensuring smooth and creative service
- Develop and curate a Modern British menu, driven by seasonality, local ingredients, and culinary innovation
- Oversee daily kitchen operations: costing, ordering, planning rotas, and maintaining high service standards
- Serve as both mentor and creative lead—hands-on in service and behind the scenes
What We’re Looking For
- Solid experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a high-quality, ingredient-focused restaurant
- A genuine passion for Modern British cuisine, seasonality, and local sourcing
- Demonstrated leadership and strong organizational skills—able to manage operations end-to-end
- Creativity balanced with consistency—someone ready to uphold culinary standards while injecting personality into dishes
What We Offer
- Salary of £50–55k, including service charge or tronc
- Ownership over the menu and kitchen direction—your creativity, your vision
- A collaborative and supportive environment with room to innovate
- A tightly-knit, respectful team prioritising both quality and wellbeing
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Art/Creative
Industries
- Hospitality and Restaurants
