Senior Head Chef / Operational Head Chef 60-65k in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

Senior Head Chef / Operational Head Chef 60-65k

New Opening!
An exciting opportunity for an experienced, operationally-focused Head Chef to lead a flagship high-volume site in Central London, with a strong branded restaurant background.

The Role
We are recruiting for a highly operational, hands-on Senior Head Chef to lead a flagship site for a growing group in Central London. This role is focused on execution, team leadership, performance management, and maintaining exceptional product quality, rather than menu development. The menu is set by the chef director, so we need someone who can deliver consistently at a high level and bring strong leadership to the kitchen.

The Restaurant

New opening flagship site in Central London.
Fast-paced, all-day dining with small plates.
Semi-open kitchen, fresh food concept.
Weekly sales averaging 70-80k
Brigade of 20 chefs
48-hour contract.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a brigade, focusing on performance management and team development.
Ensure consistent execution of the menu to the highest quality standards.
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across an all-day dining venue
Drive commercial performance and maintain operational excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong branded restaurant background with experience running a large, high-volume site.
Proven leadership skills with a focus on team performance and development.
Strong systems and people management skills.
Operationally focused – not a menu development role.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, all-day dining environment.

Why Apply

Salary up to 60k (flexible to 65k for the right person).
Performance-related bonus linked to EBITDA
Flagship site with a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
Opportunity to lead a large team in a semi-open kitchen environment.

How to Apply
If you are a Head Chef with a branded restaurant background and strong operational skills, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment.com

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