Head Chef - Contemporary Italian Restaurant | Dalston | £50,000+ in Central London

Lead the launch of a unique, contemporary Italian neighbourhood bistro with a speakeasy twist.

We are seeking a creative and skilled Head Chef to spearhead the kitchen of a brand-new, exciting restaurant concept in Dalston. This is a rare opportunity to build a team and menu from the ground up for a venue set to become a local destination.

The Restaurant & Concept:

• Contemporary Italian cuisine with a focus on elevated classics and fresh pasta.
• Core menu developed with a Michelin-starred consultant, with your input on future menus
• Intimate 30-cover dining room with a secret, speakeasy bar.
• Open Wednesday to Sunday, evenings only (5 pm - 11 pm), excellent work-life balance.
• Brand new, fully installed kitchen with a semi-open pass.

The Head Chef Role:

• Full responsibility for the kitchen, including team management, stock, and cost control.
• Execute and eventually evolve the core menu, maintaining the highest standards.
• Lead a small, tight-knit brigade (Head Chef and Chef de Partie to start).
• Develop weekly specials to showcase market-fresh ingredients.

The Ideal Head Chef:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up.
• A genuine passion for and strong skills in modern Italian cuisine, particularly fresh pasta.
• A creative, hands-on leader who thrives in a launch environment.
• High standards, excellent organisational skills, and calm demeanour.

Ambitious to grow with the business and make your mark on the Dalston food scene.?

Why Apply?

• A guaranteed package of £50,000 (£35k basic salary + £15k tronc).
• Be the founding Head Chef and shape the culinary identity of a unique venue.
• Work with a premium, core menu created by a Michelin-starred consultant.
• Excellent work-life balance with a two-day weekend (Monday & Tuesday closed).
• Clear path for career and creative development as the business grows.

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com

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