Head Chef – Exciting New Opening | Iconic London Location | £60,000 – £65,000 

Are you a passionate, driven, and creative Head Chef ready to lead the kitchen of an exciting new restaurant in one of London’s most iconic destinations?

We’re opening the doors to a brand-new dining concept that’s a love letter to Chinese cuisine — celebrating the vibrant, nourishing flavours of Cantonese home cooking. Inspired by age-old traditions and reimagined through a wellness-focused lens, our food is all about bold broths, dumplings,root vegetables, nourishing bowls, and beautifully balanced plates — bursting with flavour, colour, and soul.

The Role:

As Head Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of the kitchen — leading, inspiring, and setting the tone for a passionate team. From crafting menus to building supplier relationships, this is your chance to shape something truly special from the ground up.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

Leading the opening of a brand-new kitchen from concept to execution for the 68 cover restaurant 

Designing and evolving a menu with the Owner rooted in Chinese home-style cooking, modernised for today’s wellness-focused diner

Hiring, training, and mentoring a talented, diverse brigade

Championing sustainability, seasonality, and quality produce

Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation

Driving efficiency, managing budgets, and working closely with the GM to ensure operational excellence

What We’re Looking For:

A deep love and understanding of Chinese flavours and techniques

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen

A proven track record of building, leading and developing teams

Strong organisational and communication skills

Creative flair and a passion for beautiful, balanced, health-led food

Someone excited by innovation, community, and culture

What’s In It For You:

Competitive salary: £60,000 – £65,000

Opportunity to be part of a high-profile opening in a world-famous location

Creative freedom to shape an inspiring food offering

Supportive leadership, genuine progression, and a chance to make your mark

Staff wellbeing initiatives, meals on shift, and more

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