Overview
We’re recruiting a Group Head Chef to take full ownership of two high-profile venues delivering elevated event hospitality and refined fine-dining experiences across Central London.
This is a true senior leadership position, overseeing a £4 million food operation spanning a fast-paced retail-style deli alongside premium dining and large-scale, high-end events. It’s a role that blends creativity with commercial accountability.
If you are a commercially sharp Group Head Chef with a proven fine-dining and events background – someone who understands GP, drives standards relentlessly and leads from the front – this is a rare opportunity to step into a flagship London operation with real visibility, scale and impact!
The offer
- £55,000 – £60,000 per annum
- Bonus scheme
- Pension, healthcare and more!
- Senior leadership position within an established operator
- Autonomy to shape standards, performance and culture
The operation
- Two iconic sites in London.
- £4 million annual food revenue across F&B and events.
- Approx. £2,000 per day through the deli alone.
- Multiple revenue streams: deli, restaurant, hospitality and events.
- High-volume trading alongside refined, premium event delivery.
The food
- Wholesome, fresh and simplistic deli offer.
- Sandwiches, seasonal changing menus and lunch salads.
- High-end dining and premium event catering.
- Requires strong fine-dining pedigree with large-scale event experience.
The role
- Strategic and operational lead across two venues.
- Manage a team with 5 direct reports.
- Drive GP, cost control and day-to-day kitchen performance.
- Accountable for food consistency, standards and financial results.
- Hands-on leadership – visible, present and performance-driven.
The ideal Group Head Chef
- Proven senior leadership experience across multi-outlet or multi-site environments.
- Strong events background with fine-dining expertise.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
