Head Chef - Premium Greek & Mediterranean -Restaurant - Mayfair 70k + Bonus

Head Chef - Premium Greek & Mediterranean -Restaurant - Mayfair 70k + Bonus

An opportunity to lead the launch of a prestigious new restaurant at the heart of Mayfair.

We are recruiting for a dynamic Head Chef to spearhead the launch of a new high-end Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Mayfair. This exciting new opening is part of a global premium restaurant group, offering significant creative freedom and a clear path for growth.

The Head Chef Role

This is a pivotal role for a Head Chef to build and lead a brigade of 20-25, drive all kitchen operations, and deliver an exceptional food experience.

• Develop and execute menus in collaboration with Greek consultant chefs and the group's Head of Food.
• Manage a high volume kitchen with Robata grill and wood fired oven, serving up to 600 covers daily.
• Lead recruitment and training for the new brigade, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Ensure impeccable standards for both à la carte and private dining events.
• Drive kitchen profitability and achieve monthly performance targets.

The Ideal Head Chef Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium, high volume restaurant environment.
• Strong background in high end Mediterranean, Greek, or live fire cooking is highly advantageous.
• A natural leader with the ability to recruit, train, and inspire a large team.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing kitchen financials and KPIs.
• Flexible and hands on, comfortable with initial training periods and a fast paced launch environment.

Why Apply for this Head Chef Position?

• Lead a major new opening for an established, international restaurant group.
• Attractive salary package of £70,000 plus an achievable 10% monthly bonus.
• Significant creative input and support from experienced executive chefs.
• Work with premium ingredients and state of the art kitchen equipment.
• Career defining role in one of London's most prestigious postcodes.