Head Chef
| Company: | Hospitality & Catering Solutions |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,000 - £85,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE1 2SW |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Head Chef
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a proven, high‑calibre Head Chef to lead a new Mediterranean restaurant headed by an independent chef‑patron and his outstanding senior team, who together bring over a decade of Michelin‑level experience.
This is a high‑performance kitchen: fast-paced, demanding, and uncompromising in its standards. You will lead a brigade of 25 chefs, shaping the food vision, driving consistency, and setting the tone for excellence across every service. The expectations are significant — but with full creative input, a 4‑day working week, and the chance to build a flagship kitchen from the ground up, the rewards match the ambition.
Head Chef Benefits:
• £75,000–£85,000 per annum
• 4‑day working week – long, focused shifts with three days off to recharge
• Mediterranean‑inspired menu, evolving weekly
• Lunch & dinner service (small, refined menu)
• London Bridge location
• Average of 100 covers for lunch and 150+ for dinner
• Full creative influence alongside the chef‑patron
• Opportunity to build, mentor, and shape a large, ambitious brigade
Head Chef Requirements:
• A resilient, driven, and highly skilled Head Chef with a background in reputable, high‑pressure kitchens
• Proven leadership: confident managing large brigades, developing talent, and maintaining elite standards
• Strong commercial awareness - ordering, supplier relationships, GP control, menu engineering
• A collaborative communicator who can work closely with ownership and senior management
• Someone committed to building a long‑term legacy in a demanding but deeply rewarding environment
• This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a kitchen that will challenge you daily while giving you the platform, autonomy, and support to operate at the highest level.
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