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Head Chef Tatar Bunar, London

Tatar Bunar is a Besarabian-inspired restaurant in London, dedicated to regional cuisine and wines from one of Europes most layered and lesser-known culinary landscapes.

Following our recent inclusion in the Michelin Guide and successful first year operation , we are entering a new chapter and we are looking for a Head Chef to lead it.

This is not a conventional role. It is an opportunity to help define and shape a cuisine that is still largely unrepresented on the London dining scene.

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The Role

We are seeking an idea-driven Head Chef who will take a leading role in the operational development of the project. You will work closely with the founders and the Executive Chef to evolve Tatar Bunar into a defining voice of Besarabian cuisine in London.

This role is for someone who is not only a strong leader in the kitchen, but also a thinker, researcher someone excited by the challenge of building something culturally meaningful from the ground up

Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire the kitchen team with clarity, structure and high standards
Develop and evolve the menu in line with the restaurants vision
Research and reinterpret Bessarabian and Eastern European culinary traditions
Work collaboratively on shaping what a modern Bessarabian restaurant can be
Maintain consistency, quality and discipline across all kitchen operations

Who We Are Looking For
A chef with a deep interest in Bessarabia and Eastern European cuisine
Someone curious, thoughtful and culturally engaged not just technically strong
A natural leader, able to build, guide and motivate a team
A chef who thrives in concept-driven environments , not just service execution
Someone ready to take ownership and grow with the project
Experience at a high level

What This Role Offers
A rare opportunity to define a new culinary narrative in London
The chance to build a cuisine, not just cook within one
A collaborative environment with strong creative direction and identity

Our Vision

We are building a restaurant that reflects a region shaped by European tradition and steppe influence a meeting point of cultures, history and flavour.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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