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Hospitality & Catering Solutions · N5 1RA, United Kingdom

£65,000–£70,000/yr

Pay
£65,000–£70,000/yr
Employment
Full-time
Venue
Restaurant
Seniority
Head
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Job Title: Head Chef H&C Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded neighbourhood restaurant offering refined, modern French cuisine. We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead a brigade of six chefs and guide the continued evolution of a thoughtful, seasonally driven menu. The restaurant operates with a calm, quality‑focused rhythm, typically serving 20+ covers at lunch and 50+ covers at dinner. The kitchen works with trusted suppliers, preparing dishes rooted in French technique, seasonality and a respect for provenance. Head Chef Benefits: A genuine opportunity to shape the culinary direction of an established, quality‑focused restaurant £65,000 per annum A stable, well‑regarded business with strong repeat custom Clear progression pathways and the chance to build your profile Generous food and drink discounts Cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes Supportive ownership with a long‑term commitment to excellence Head Chef Requirements: A driven Head Chef with experience in modern French or 2–3 AA Rosette‑equivalent restaurants Confident leading a team of six chefs, fostering a calm, collaborative and standards‑focused culture Strong financial acumen — confident with GP, costing and building commercially viable dishes Proven ability to run a disciplined kitchen: operations, hygiene, training and development A natural communicator who enjoys mentoring and elevating both BOH and FOH teams Passionate about seasonality, provenance and thoughtful sourcing

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