Head Chef - Modern Mediterranean £70k in London

London

permanent, full-time

£70,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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Head Chef – Modern Mediterranean £70k Canary Wharf
Build the menu and lead the brigade for a highly anticipated, fire-driven restaurant with major expansion plans.

Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean
Location: Canary Wharf, London

We are partnering with a well-funded, ambitious group to find a visionary Head Chef for their flagship restaurant opening this autumn. This is a rare opportunity for a creative Head Chef to architect the entire menu and build a kitchen culture from the ground up, with a clear path to a Group Chef role.

The Restaurant:
• Brand new, state-of-the-art fire kitchen featuring charcoal grills and wood ovens
• Modern Mediterranean cuisine using the finest British seasonal produce
• High-profile launch with dedicated PR support
• Serious investment and a proven plan for rapid expansion (Soho site planned for 2025)

The Ideal Head Chef:
• A creative developer, not just an executor, with proven menu development skills
• Experience in high-quality, fire-driven kitchens

• Understanding of Turkish flavour profiles is a significant advantage
• A natural leader able to recruit, train, and inspire a large BOH team
• Ambition to grow into a Group Chef role within a year

Why Apply?
• Creative Control: Finalise and develop the entire menu from a strong foundational concept.
• Career Growth: Be a founding chef with a direct route to a senior group-level position.
• Package: A highly competitive salary of £70,000.
• Legacy: Build your own team and kitchen culture in a stunning, new venue.

Sound like you? This is an urgent requirement. APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV and portfolio to Olly at COREcruitment dot com