Head Chef - High-Volume Mediterranean (West London)

COREcruitment

  • London
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Lead the kitchen of a vibrant, high-energy destination where fresh, creative food meets volume and pace.We are partnering with a hugely successful, independent group to find a talented Head Chef for their flagship West London site. This will be a high-volume, wet-led venue renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and exceptional Mediterranean-inspired small plates.This Head Chef role is perfect for a creative, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure and wants full autonomy over a dynamic kitchen. If you have a passion for fresh produce, menu innovation, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.The Role: Head Chef
  • Cuisine:Mediterranean small plates
  • Volume:up to 300 daily covers
  • Team:Lead a brigade of 7/8 chefs
  • Hours:48-hour contract, 7-day operation (kitchen closes at 10 PM)
  • Scope:80% hands-on, with full P&L and menu control
The Ideal Head Chef:
  • A proven Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
  • Experience in high-volume, quality-focused kitchens
  • Creative with a passion for Mediterranean flavours and seasonal produce
  • A natural, hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a team
  • Commercially astute, with an understanding of GP and kitchen management
Why Apply?
  • Salary:£50-55K inclusive of tronc (approx. £6-8k)
  • Bonus:10% annual bonus, taking the top package to £68.5K
  • Autonomy:Full creative and operational control of the kitchen
  • Stability:A thriving, £5M per year business with a loyal following
  • Menu Development:Lead and change the menu with the seasons
Sound like you?APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com

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