Head Chef - High-volume Casual Dining - Bristol - £50k + Bonus in Bristol, South West
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Head Chef – High-Volume Casual Dining – Bristol – £50K + Bonus
Lead a dynamic kitchen team in Bristol's newest high-volume restaurant opening. Part of an award-winning UK group with a clear path to progression.
We are partnering with an expanding restaurant group to find a Head Chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens. This role offers a genuine opportunity for growth, with 3-4 new openings annually and a culture built on teamwork and development.
The Restaurant:
- 100+ covers.
- Weekly sales averaging £50,000–£65,000.
- High-volume, branded menu in a fast-paced environment.
- Part of an award-winning UK restaurant group.
The Head Chef Role:
- Lead a brigade of 15 chefs.
- Oversee ordering, stock control, and back-of-house administration.
- Implement group systems and maintain consistency.
- Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team.
- Drive sales and maintain quality during busy services.
The Ideal Head Chef:
- Proven experience in casual dining at high volume.
- Background handling large teams and weekly sales of £50k+.
- Strong people skills – a natural mentor and leader.
- Understanding of group systems, ordering, and stock management.
- Knowledgeable on back-of-house administration and compliance.
Why Apply?
- £50,000+ package: £34,000 base salary + £16,000 tronc.
- Performance bonus up to £6,800.
- Fast-track progression to Head Chef roles at new sites.
- Team-centric culture with genuine career development.
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.

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