Head Chef

HiStory Hospitality are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen within a high-end, Michelin-standard dining environment.

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Head Chef Requirements Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a Michelin-starred kitchen is essential
Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire a brigade, delivering consistently exceptional food at the highest level
A deep understanding of classical technique alongside a creative, produce-led approach to menu development
Strong experience in running multi-section kitchens, managing service flow and maintaining Michelin-level standards under pressure
Confident in cost control, GP management, menu engineering, ordering and stock control
Experienced in recruitment, training and developing chefs, building a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
Exceptional knowledge of seasonality, sourcing and supplier relationships
Calm, focused and hands-on leadership style with meticulous attention to detail
Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
Highly organised, proactive and driven, with the ambition to push for and maintain Michelin recognition
The desire to grow within an ambitious, critically acclaimed restaurant group

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation and ethnicity, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. Wed love to hear from you if youre a Head Chef looking for a new challenge at the highest level. xwzovoh

Tom Sellers

Hailing from Nottingham, Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred chef who opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Story , at 26. At launch, Toms unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim, being awarded a Michelin star just five months after opening, with a second star following in 2021. Tom learned his craft from some of the worlds most influential chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred Per Se , and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma , all before the age of 21.
Story Cellar , a Parisian-inspired rotisserie restaurant, opened in 2023 to much acclaim, followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair, offering a sustainably minded, produce-led la carte menu of reimagined European classics.