Head Chef - New Opening Mediterranean - East London - £70-85k in London, London
UK working eligibility only.
Head Chef – New Opening Mediterranean – East London – £70-85k
A creative, commercially astute Head Chef is needed to lead the launch of a dual-format Mediterranean venue in East London. Casual bar + premium open-fire dining room. Shape two brands from day one.
We are partnering with an ambitious group on a ground-up opening in East London. This is a chef-driven concept with serious ambition – we need a visionary leader to bring it to life.
The Venue:
- East London (prime new site)
- Open-fire cooking, seasonal British produce, Mediterranean soul
- Dual format: Ground-floor bar (small plates) + Upstairs dining (premium) + PDR
- Target 200 covers per day across
The Role:
- Full creative and operational ownership – develop two distinct menus
- Recruit, build, and lead your own brigade
- Drive financials – menu pricing, labour costs, rotas
- Hit ambitious weekly cover targets
- Keep it dynamic with daily specials
The Ideal Head Chef:
- Current Head Chef from high-quality, chef-driven site.
- Michelin guide ambition.
- Deep understanding of Mediterranean/Spanish cooking and open-fire techniques
- Commercially astute, confident, organised
- Ready for a career-defining launch role
Why Apply?
- Take ownership of two brands
- Prime East London location
- Quality produce and open-fire focus
- Serious growth potential
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot 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.