Hospitality & Catering Solutions

Head Chef

SE1 2SW

Key information

Pay
£75,000 - £85,000
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026

About this role

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.