HEAD CHEF | NEW LONDON HOTEL OPENING | CIRCA £65,000+

A brand-new hotel is opening in London with an all-day restaurant and a new bar and terrace overlooking the city.

This is an opening Head Chef role.

You will shape the food, build the team, and set the standards from day one.

Concept

• Breakfast service that flows into lunch
• Afternoon tea service
• Dinner service
• Bar and terrace with skyline views
• British produce at the core
• International feel with strong Mediterranean influence
• Small plates and sharing style
• Seasonal menu changes
• Busy service expected across multiple dayparts

The role

• Lead menu development across all dayparts
• Create seasonal menus and run tastings
• Recruit, hire, and build the kitchen team
• Train, coach, and develop the brigade
• Set up prep systems, standards, and service structure for an opening
• Oversee ordering, stock, rotas, and kitchen controls
• Work closely with senior hotel teams to deliver a smooth opening and strong daily operation

You must have

• Proven leadership in a hotel kitchen at Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef level
• Strong background in busy, high-volume restaurant service
• Confidence running fast, structured service
• A hands-on leadership style with clear training methods
• Strong standards around produce, seasonality, and consistency

Package

• Salary circa £65,000+ with flexibility for the right profile
• A high-profile opening with real ownership and visibility