Head Chef

About the role

Job Title: Head Chef We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a proven, high‑calibre Head Chef to lead a new Mediterranean restaurant headed by an independent chef‑patron and his outstanding senior team, who together bring over a decade of Michelin‑level experience. This is a high‑performance kitchen: fast-paced, demanding, and uncompromising in its standards. You will lead a brigade of 25 chefs, shaping the food vision, driving consistency, and setting the tone for excellence across every service. The expectations are significant — but with full creative input, a 4‑day working week, and the chance to build a flagship kitchen from the ground up, the rewards match the ambition. Head Chef Benefits: • £75,000–£85,000 per annum • 4‑day working week – long, focused shifts with three days off to recharge • Mediterranean‑inspired menu, evolving weekly • Lunch & dinner service (small, refined menu) • London Bridge location • Average of 100 covers for lunch and 150+ for dinner • Full creative influence alongside the chef‑patron • Opportunity to build, mentor, and shape a large, ambitious brigade Head Chef Requirements: • A resilient, driven, and highly skilled Head Chef with a background in reputable, high‑pressure kitchens • Proven leadership: confident managing large brigades, developing talent, and maintaining elite standards • Strong commercial awareness - ordering, supplier relationships, GP control, menu engineering • A collaborative communicator who can work closely with ownership and senior management • Someone committed to building a long‑term legacy in a demanding but deeply rewarding environment • This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a kitchen that will challenge you daily while giving you the platform, autonomy, and support to operate at the highest level.

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