COREcruitment

Head Chef, £40,000 - £44,000 DOE, Full-time, Monday to Friday, London

Start Date: Early to mid-July 2025

Job Description

A forward-thinking food business in East London is seeking a skilled, hands-on Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a kitchen that’s focused on functional, performance-led food designed to support energy, gut health, and mental clarity.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the back-of-house operation: developing creative, scalable menus, overseeing smooth daily production, maintaining cost efficiency, and building a high-performing kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef with a background in catering or dark kitchens to join a business that prioritises quality, wellbeing, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities


  • Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations
  • Develop and implement functional, flavour-forward menus
  • Ensure consistency and efficiency across daily food production
  • Monitor and manage food costs, stock, and ordering
  • Recruit, train, and support a small kitchen team
  • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times

Candidate Requirements


  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
  • Background in catering, production kitchens, or dark kitchen operations
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Confidence managing volume without compromising quality
  • Interest in nutrition, wellbeing, and food innovation
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer


  • £40,000 – £44,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday working hours (early mornings to afternoons)
  • 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Private healthcare support (after probation)
  • Real input into menu development and kitchen strategy
  • A purpose-led, collaborative working environment

Know someone perfect for this role? Send us their CV and enjoy up to £500 through our referral scheme for every successful candidate introduced to us!

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Giulia@cor-elevate.com



  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Rate: £40k - 44k per year + DOE
  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Catering
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Tel: 02077902666
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: GS999901526
  • Posted: 2025-06-04 15:07:56 -

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