Head Chef - Up To £45,200 A Year
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Head ChefBerkeley Scott • Knightsbridge, Greater London, England
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Head Chef
Berkeley Scott • Knightsbridge, Greater London, England
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Job description
Head Chef
New Luxury brand
£55,000 + Performance Bonus
Working 5/7, with the site open 10-8, 7 days per week
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a our client, in collaboration with a prestigiousluxury brand, set to open a new site in the heart of Knightsbridge. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and creative Head Chef to lead the culinary offering at one of London's most exciting hospitality-led, brand experience spaces
Working alongside an acclaimed Michelin-starred consultant, you will take ownership of a refined, ingredient-led kitchen, delivering exceptional dining experiences for an exclusive private audience.
The Opportunity
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a compact, high-performing kitchen team while shaping a seasonal and innovative food offering that reflects the venue and brands luxury positioning. This role offers significant creative input, operational responsibility, and the opportunity to be part of a landmark opening from day one.
Private members / client lounge will include
- Invitation-only or VIP-led access
- high-net-worth client hosting
- product launches
- brand events
- press launches
- influencer events
- corporate entertaining
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of 5-6 kitchen professionals.
- Develop and deliver seasonal, premium-quality menus.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and presentation.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including stock control, labour management and cost efficiencies.
- Drive a positive team culture focused on excellence, development and consistency.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and health & safety standards.
About You
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef within a luxury, premium or Michelin-standard environment.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing successful kitchen teams.
- Passion for high-quality, seasonal ingredients and modern dining concepts.
- Commercially aware with excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and cost control.
- Able to thrive within a fast-paced, high-expectation hospitality environment.
Package
- Salary: £55,000 per annum
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Permanent, full-time contract (45 hours per week)
- Operating hours between 10:00am and 8:00pm
- Genuine opportunity for career progression within a prestigious luxury hospitality group
- Immediate start available
Applications from exceptional Senior Sous Chefs looking to take the next step into their first Head Chef position are also encouraged, as extensive support and mentorship will be available.
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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