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
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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.