Head Chef - Pan Asian Restaurant - 70k Up To 78k Ote in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£70,000 - £78,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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Head Chef – Pan Asian Restaurant – 70k up to 78k OTE
An exciting opportunity to lead a prestigious new Pan Asian restaurant in Central London, with and a focus on Asian cuisine.

The Role
We are recruiting for a dynamic Head Chef of a high-end Pan Asian restaurant in East London. This is part of a premium restaurant group. The focus is on Asian cuisine – we need a Head Chef with deep knowledge and passion for the region's diverse culinary traditions.

The Head Chef Role

Develop and execute Pan Asian menus in collaboration with consultant chefs and the group's Head of Food.
Manage a high-volume kitchen with, serving up to 600 covers daily.
Lead recruitment and training for the new brigade, fostering a culture of excellence.
Ensure impeccable standards for both à la carte and private dining events.
Drive kitchen profitability and achieve monthly performance targets.

The Ideal Head Chef Candidate

Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium, high-volume restaurant environment.
Strong background in Pan Asian, Japanese, or Southeast Asian cuisine – essential.
Experience with Robata grill, live-fire cooking, or wok cooking is highly advantageous.
A natural leader with the ability to recruit, train, and inspire a large team.
Commercially astute, with experience managing kitchen financials and KPIs.
Flexible and hands-on, comfortable with initial training periods and a fast-paced launch environment.

Why Apply for this Head Chef Position

Lead a major site for an established, restaurant group.
Attractive package of 70k plus OTE of 78k
Significant creative input and support from experienced executive chefs.
Work with premium ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment.
Career-defining role in East London.

How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef with a passion for Asian cuisine, please send your CV to

Olly@COREcruitment.com

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