Head Chef – Premium Multi-Outlet Venue

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the culinary operation of an ambitious, high-volume, multi-outlet venue.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic food offering across a four-storey building, featuring four kitchens and three distinct dining concepts, delivering up to 500 covers per day.

The Venue

• Award-winning restaurant – 60 covers
• Busy gastropub – 60 covers
• Private Dining Floor – 40–60 covers
• Multi-kitchen operation across a vibrant, fast-paced site

This is a flagship operation with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and guest experience at scale.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across the building. You will lead from the front—driving standards, developing your team, and ensuring seamless delivery across multiple kitchens and service styles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full leadership of all kitchen operations across 4 kitchens
• Managing and developing a large brigade (15+ chefs)
• Driving consistency and excellence across multiple outlets
• Maintaining high standards in a premium, high-volume environment
• Recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development of your team
• Working closely with senior leadership on menus, costing, and performance

About You

We are looking for a proven leader with a strong background in high-end, high-volume kitchens:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Head Chef
• Experience in busy restaurants (200+ covers per day / 1,200+ per week)
• Background in a premium or award-winning restaurant
• Experience in a multi-outlet environment (hotel, members’ club, or large restaurant with bar/private dining)
• Demonstrated success managing large teams (15+ chefs)
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team culture, development, and retention
• Experience running kitchens with £100k+ weekly revenue (including £50k+ food sales)

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile, multi-faceted venue
• A platform to build and develop a strong, motivated kitchen team
• Creative input across multiple concepts