Senior Head Chef / Group Chef - High-end French Bistros in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£80,000 - £85,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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Senior Head Chef / Group Chef – High-End French Bistros 80-£85K - West London
Oversee the launch of a new central London site and lead an existing flagship in this pivotal growth role for a premium French group.

We are recruiting for a strategic and operationally excellent Senior Head Chef / Group Chef. This critical role oversees two high-end French bistros, ensuring flawless execution and leading the team for an established site and a prestigious new opening in central London.

The Role: Senior Head Chef / Group Chef

Core Focus: Operational leadership, implementation, and team management across two sites.
Concept: High-end, fine-dining French bistro cuisine.
Key Responsibility: Guaranteeing impeccable standards of execution and consistency.
Growth Path: Designed for a chef who can grow with the business and potentially manage further site rollouts.
Team: Lead and develop a brigade of 15-20 chefs per site.
Covers: Peak of approximately 100 covers per day at the existing site.

The Ideal Senior Head Chef / Group Chef:

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Group Chef within premium French bistros or brasseries.
A true implementer with exceptional organisational and operational skills.
Strong leader focused on team development, standards, and smooth service.
French language skills are a significant advantage for corporate liaison.
Ambition to grow within an expanding group, managing multiple sites.
Passionate about high-quality French cuisine and fine dining service.

Why Apply?

Leading Package: A salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
Excellent Earnings: Service charge/tips on top, adding an estimated 5-10% monthly.
Career Defining Role: Be instrumental in a high-profile London launch and manage an established flagship.
Growth Trajectory: Clear path to oversee further sites as the group expands.

Sound like you? This Senior Head Chef / Group Chef role is interviewing now.
To apply for this Senior Head Chef / Group Chef position, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.