Head Chef : Modern Italian 75K + Bonus Lead a produce driven kitchen where hyper:seasonal Mediterranean meets open fire Job Role: Head Chef Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean (wood:fired oven and charcoal grill) Location: Southwest London Salary: A GBP 75K base + 10 annual bonus Were partnering with an acclaimed restaurant group to hire a Head Chef for their stunning new southwest London site. This is a chance to shape a menu of bold, ingredient:led Mediterranean sharing dishes in a kitchen built for creativity : think fresh pasta, fire:charred vegetables, and collaborative menu development. The Restaurant: * Modern Italian with hyper:seasonal focus (70 vegetable:driven) * Dual kitchens: wood:fired oven + charcoal grill * 200 covers (100 terrace) * Acclaimed sister site with premium suppliers * New opening and training / menu development period The Ideal Head Chef: * Background in high:end restaurants : open fire cooking a big plus. * Passion for low intervention produce * Skilled in pasta, fire:cooking, and streamlined menus (3:4 ingredients per dish) * Leader who can mentor a 15:strong brigade * Collaborative : will work closely with Creative Director / Exec Chef Why Apply? * Career:defining role : Build a team and menu from scratch * Top:tier perks : Bonus, premium suppliers, work:life balance * Growth path : Group expansion site in 2026 Sound like you? APPLY TODAY Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment