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Head Chef

Company:Hospitality & Catering Solutions
Salary:£65,000 - £70,000
Hours:Full-time
Location:N5 1RA
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:14 Jul 2026
Closing date:13 Aug 2026
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Summary

Job Title:         Head Chef

H&C Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded neighbourhood restaurant offering refined, modern French cuisine. We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead a brigade of six chefs and guide the continued evolution of a thoughtful, seasonally driven menu.

The restaurant operates with a calm, quality‑focused rhythm, typically serving 20+ covers at lunch and 50+ covers at dinner. The kitchen works with trusted suppliers, preparing dishes rooted in French technique, seasonality and a respect for provenance.

Head Chef Benefits:

  • A genuine opportunity to shape the culinary direction of an established, quality‑focused restaurant

  • £65,000 per annum

  • A stable, well‑regarded business with strong repeat custom

  • Clear progression pathways and the chance to build your profile

  • Generous food and drink discounts

  • Cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes

  • Supportive ownership with a long‑term commitment to excellence

    • Head Chef Requirements:

  • A driven Head Chef with experience in modern French or 2–3 AA Rosette‑equivalent restaurants

  • Confident leading a team of six chefs, fostering a calm, collaborative and standards‑focused culture

  • Strong financial acumen — confident with GP, costing and building commercially viable dishes

  • Proven ability to run a disciplined kitchen: operations, hygiene, training and development

  • A natural communicator who enjoys mentoring and elevating both BOH and FOH teams

  • Passionate about seasonality, provenance and thoughtful sourcing

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