Executive Head Chef / Head Chef - Classic Japanese Izakaya 80k - 100k + Bonus in London, London
Uk working eligibility only.
City of London – Monday - Friday
Lead the kitchen of a high-profile Japanese Izakaya from launch
Job Role: Executive Head Chef / Head Chef
Cuisine: Classic Japanese Izakaya
Location: City of London
We’re partnering exclusively with an acclaimed restaurant group to recruit an Executive Head Chef for their new Japanese Izakaya flagship restaurant. This is a rare opportunity to build a kitchen from scratch, with full creative control and a premium offering.
The Concept:
- Open-fire cooking, bold flavours, and elegant presentation
- 70 covers + PDR, lunch and dinner only
- Menu focus: Sushi/Sashimi, Tempura, Grill
- Busy lunch and services up to 150 covers
The Ideal Chef:
- Proven experience in high-end Japanese kitchens
- Strong leadership – ability to hire and train a team of 15 chefs
- Passion for open-fire cooking and precision in sushi/sashimi
- Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
Why Apply?
- Autonomy – Report directly to founders (no group executive)
- Financial reward – £80K–£100K + bonus
- Work-life balance – Structured hours (lunch/dinner service only)
- Career legacy – Launch a flagship site in the City
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
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