Head Chef - Neighbourhood Bistro - Islington - Up to £75k
Head Chef – Neighbourhood Bistro – Islington – Up to £75k
A Head Chef opportunity in a Michelin Guide-listed bistro.
Fresh, seasonal food, charcoal grill, and a close-knit team.
We need a stable, hands-on leader to take ownership.
We are seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a beloved neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Islington.
Known for its relaxed yet refined approach, fresh seasonal cooking, and a loyal local following, this is a chance to put your stamp on a kitchen with genuine pedigree.
The Bistro:
- Prime location – a proper neighbourhood spot with character
- Michelin Guide-listed – recognised for quality and consistency
- Fresh, seasonal British/European cooking with a charcoal grill
- 80-90 covers plus private dining
- Closed Mondays & Sunday evenings - 48-hour week
- Brigade of 9-10 chefs
The Head Chef Role:
- Lead the kitchen – full operational ownership
- Manage the brigade, rotas, ordering, and back-of-house ops
- Work within a set menu framework (5 seasonal changes a year)
- Drive consistency and quality across a busy service (200 covers Saturdays)
- Be the anchor – bring stability and leadership
The Ideal Head Chef:
- Current Head Chef
- Quality London restaurant background (bistro / British / European)
- Strong people manager – can build and lead a team
- Commercially aware and operationally sound
- Ambitious, stable, ready to grow
Why Apply?
- Up to £75k + potential bonus
- 48-hour week - Closed Mon & Sun eve
- Michelin Guide-listed kitchen
- Genuine progression as group expands
Send CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Permanent
- Rate: £75k per year + .
- Location: London, Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 0000
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: OH999954939
- Posted: 2026-02-23 11:48:03 -
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