Head Chef – French Restaurant | Central London
£55,000-£65,000 + Bonus | 45 Hours |
We are recruiting on behalf of a
popular French restaurant in Central London
for an experienced
Head Chef
to lead a busy, high-quality kitchen operation.This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate
French cuisine chef
looking for a senior kitchen leadership role with a genuine
45-hour working week and excellent work-life balance .The restaurant focuses on
fresh, seasonal produce and high-quality French cuisine , with a busy operation and strong reputation.
The Role – Head Chef
As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading the brigade and ensuring exceptional standards across food quality, service, hygiene and kitchen performance.Key responsibilities include:Leading, managing and developing the kitchen brigadeMaintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentationDeveloping menus and seasonal dishesManaging suppliers, purchasing, stock and deliveriesControlling food costs, GP, wastage and kitchen budgetsEnsuring full compliance with
HACCP, food safety and health & safetyMaintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and operational standardsTraining and developing junior chefsManaging busy services while maintaining quality and consistencyWorking closely with the restaurant management team to drive the overall success of the operation
About You
We are looking for an experienced
Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef
with a strong background in
French cuisine .Ideally, you will have
classical French culinary training and a strong understanding of traditional French techniques , combined with experience working within a busy, quality-focused restaurant environment.You will also have:Strong leadership and team management skillsProven experience leading a busy kitchen brigadeExcellent knowledge of
French cuisine and classical cooking techniquesStrong HACCP, food safety and health & safety knowledgeExperience managing suppliers, purchasing and stock controlProven menu development experienceGood understanding of food costs, GP and kitchen profitabilityA hands-on, organised and professional approachPassion for fresh produce and consistently high-quality food
Salary & Benefits
£55,000-£65,000 salary depending on experienceBonus45 hours per weekExcellent work-life balanceCentral London locationOpportunity to lead a busy and well-established French restaurantFresh, seasonal produce and a strong culinary focus
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced
Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with classical French training, strong leadership skills and a passion for quality French cuisine , this could be an excellent next step in your career.Right to work in the UK is essential.
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