HEAD CHEF – NEW CANTONESE OPENING | LONDON
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
Start Date: ASAP
Opening: Mid-July 2025
Location: Central London
Cuisine: Modern Cantonese | Casual Fine Dining
Schedule: 48 hrs/week (2 doubles, 3 singles) | Closed Sundays & Mondays
Sponsorship Available

We’re recruiting on behalf of a Michelin-starred chef launching a new Cantonese concept in London. This is a key leadership role offering creative input from pre-opening through to launch and beyond.

Key Details:

• 68-cover site with open terrace dining

• Brand new open kitchen and PDR (15–20 guests)

• Casual, personable service style

• Lunch and dinner service – restaurant closes at 10.30pm

• Hands-on role with creative autonomy alongside chef-owner

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in high-end Asian or Cantonese kitchens

• Strong leadership in premium, fast-paced environments

• Passion for modern Chinese cuisine and innovation

• Comfortable leading a team and driving kitchen culture

We are looking for a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a strong background in fine dining, 5 star -star hotels, or members club experience. Someone that is keen to run a new project, manage a small team of 8 chefs and that has passion for Chinese/Cantonese cuisine. Expertise in this cuisine is not required but is preferred.

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