Head Chef, £40,000 - £44,000 Doe, Full-time, Monday To Friday, London in London, London
Uk working eligibility only.
Start Date: Early to mid-July 2025
Job Description
A forward-thinking food business in East London is seeking a skilled, hands-on Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a kitchen that’s focused on functional, performance-led food designed to support energy, gut health, and mental clarity.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the back-of-house operation: developing creative, scalable menus, overseeing smooth daily production, maintaining cost efficiency, and building a high-performing kitchen team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef with a background in catering or dark kitchens to join a business that prioritises quality, wellbeing, and purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations
- Develop and implement functional, flavour-forward menus
- Ensure consistency and efficiency across daily food production
- Monitor and manage food costs, stock, and ordering
- Recruit, train, and support a small kitchen team
- Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
- Background in catering, production kitchens, or dark kitchen operations
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Confidence managing volume without compromising quality
- Interest in nutrition, wellbeing, and food innovation
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
What’s on Offer
- £40,000 – £44,000 per year, depending on experience
- Monday to Friday working hours (early mornings to afternoons)
- 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare support (after probation)
- Real input into menu development and kitchen strategy
- A purpose-led, collaborative working environment
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If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Giulia@cor-elevate.com
Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.
This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.