Head Chef – Luxury French Restaurant | London

£65,000 | 45 hours | Paid overtime

A rare opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a luxury, high-profile restaurant in London, known for exceptional standards, strong identity, and dynamic service.

This role suits a confident leader who combines creativity with commercial awareness and thrives in a fast-paced, refined environment.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000–£65,000 salary
• Paid overtime (45-hour contract)
• Staff incentives and reward programme
• Annual dining voucher
• Supplier trips and producer visits
• Birthday leave (after two years)
• Counselling and wellbeing support
• Family care assistance
• 24/7 GP app access
• Generous staff discounts
• Team socials, celebrations, and recognition awards

The Role

You will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading a professional brigade and delivering consistently high standards across all services. The role involves menu development, cost control, supplier relationships, and close collaboration with senior leadership to elevate the overall guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Create and execute seasonal menus
• Manage food costs, GP, and ordering
• Maintain exceptional hygiene and safety standards
• Work closely with suppliers and producers
• Ensure consistency, quality, and pace across service

The Ideal Profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium or high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership presence and communication skills
• Excellent technical foundations with a modern approach
• Commercially aware with strong kitchen systems knowledge
• Passion for guest-focused, high-quality dining
• Fine dining background highly advantageous (French influence a plus)

This is a kitchen defined by energy, precision, and discipline — offering the right chef the platform to lead with confidence and make a real impact.

Start date: January / February

If you’re a forward-thinking Head Chef ready to step into a high-level leadership role in London, we’d love to hear from you.