Chef Jobs in London & Across the UK
Welcome to your destination for chef jobs in London and across the United Kingdom. At Maison Gastronomique — a specialist chef recruitment agency — we connect talented culinary professionals with premium hospitality employers hiring across all levels, from Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to Head Chef and Executive Chef. Whether you’re exploring fine dining, Michelin-level kitchens, boutique restaurants or multi-site hospitality groups, browse the latest permanent and temporary opportunities below.
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Chef de Partie £37,000 - £42,000
Chef de Partie – High-End British Restaurant | London | £40,000
We are recruiting a Chef de Partie for a premium British restaurant in London, offering an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join a high-performing kitchen team.
This Chef de Partie role is set within a high-volume, quality-driven environment where consistency and attention to detail are essential. The Chef de Partie will be responsible for running their section, maintaining standards at scale, and delivering high-end British cuisine.
The position suits a Chef de Partie who is confident working in busy services, comfortable with high cover counts, and experienced in delivering refined British dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.
Key requirements:
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in high-end, high-volume kitchens
• Strong organisation running a section during busy service
• Good understanding of stock control, prep, and kitchen operations
• Passion for modern British cuisine and seasonal produce
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000
Location: London
No sponsorship available
Apply: ryan@maisonchefs.com
Senior Sous Chef – High-End British Restaurant | London | £60,000
Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – High-End British Restaurant | London | £60,000
We are recruiting a Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef for a premium British restaurant in London, offering an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef to play a key role within a high-performing kitchen.
This Sous Chef role is set within a high-volume, quality-driven environment where consistency, leadership, and strong operational control are essential. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in leading a large brigade, maintaining standards at scale, and delivering high-end British cuisine.
The position suits a Sous Chef who is confident managing teams, comfortable with high cover counts, and experienced in delivering refined British dishes in a fast-paced service. This is an ideal role for a Senior Sous Chef ready to step up or an experienced Sous Chef looking to progress.
Key requirements:
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-end, high-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership supporting and developing large teams
• Solid control of GP, stock management, rotas, and kitchen operations
• Passion for modern British cuisine and seasonal produce
Salary: £60,000
Location: London
No sponsorship available
Apply: ryan@maisonchefs.com
Head Chef British Cuisine - £75,000
We are recruiting a Head Chef for a premium British restaurant in London, offering an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef to take full control of a high-performing kitchen.
This Head Chef role is set within a high-volume, quality-driven environment where consistency, leadership, and strong operational control are essential. The Head Chef will be responsible for leading a large brigade, ensuring standards are maintained at scale, and delivering high-end British cuisine.
The position suits a Head Chef who is confident managing large teams, comfortable with high cover counts, and experienced in delivering refined British dishes in a fast-paced service.
Key requirements:
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step into a Head Chef role within high-end, high-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership and experience managing large brigades
• Solid control of GP, stock management, rotas, and overall kitchen operations
• Passion for modern British cuisine and seasonal produce
Salary: £80,000
Location: London
No sponsorship available
Apply: ryan@maisonchefs.com
Senior Sous Chef – Michelin Star - £60,000
London | £60,000 + annually
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sous Chef to join the brigade of a Michelin-starred restaurant in London.
This is a chance to work within a highly respected kitchen focused on seasonal produce, refined technique, and exceptional attention to detail, supporting a talented leadership team in delivering a world-class dining experience.
The restaurant operates across multiple services including lunch and dinner, offering both à la carte and tasting menus built around the very best seasonal ingredients sourced from a close network of producers and suppliers.
What’s on offer
• Salary £60,000 + depending on experience
• Work within a Michelin-starred environment
• Structured brigade with strong leadership
• Excellent opportunity for career progression within a high-level kitchen
• Exposure to premium produce and modern fine-dining techniques
The role
As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and helping ensure smooth service across all sections.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Leading service and maintaining exceptional standards
• Training and mentoring junior members of the brigade
• Ensuring consistency, organisation, and food quality across service
• Contributing to menu development and seasonal changes
The ideal candidate
We are looking for a chef who has:
• Experience in Michelin-star or high-level fine dining kitchens
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• The ability to run service and support a large brigade
• A passion for seasonal ingredients and refined cooking
📩 For more information or to apply, please send your CV to: jobs@maisonchefs.com
Chef de Partie Jobs in Europe – Relocation Available | €36,000+
Maison Chefs is a leading chef recruitment agency specialising in premium UK and European hospitality roles. We are currently recruiting talented Chef de Parties for an exciting new hospitality development in a stunning European coastal location.
This is an excellent opportunity for chefs seeking Chef de Partie jobs abroad with relocation support and long-term career growth.
The project includes multiple high-end concepts featuring:
French cuisine
Mediterranean cooking
Spanish food concepts
Premium beach club dining
South Korean BBQ
The Role – Chef de Partie (Europe)
As Chef de Partie, you will:
Run your section during service
Deliver high-quality mise en place and production
Work within a structured, professional brigade
Maintain food safety and consistency standards
Contribute to a positive and ambitious team culture
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Chef de Partie in quality-driven kitchens
Strong technical ability and kitchen discipline
Ambition to relocate and grow internationally
EU work status required for relocation and immediate start
Sponsorship may be available for the right candidates
Projected start date: End of April.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from €20,000 - €36,000+ depending on level and experience
Relocation to a highly desirable European location
Opportunity to work within a major multi-concept hospitality project
Career development through a specialist chef recruitment agency
If you are exploring European chef jobs or looking to relocate for your next challenge, we would love to speak with you.
📩 jobs@maisonchefs.com
Sous Chef Job in Europe – Relocation Opportunity | €40,000+
Maison Chefs, a specialist chef recruitment agency, is currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join an exceptional new multi-concept hospitality project in a stunning European coastal location.
This is a rare Sous Chef job in Europe offering relocation, career progression, and the chance to work across high-end concepts including:
French cuisine
Mediterranean dining
Spanish concepts
Beach club restaurants
South Korean BBQ
If you are an ambitious Sous Chef looking for chef jobs abroad with real growth potential, this opportunity offers both lifestyle and career progression.
The Role – Sous Chef (Europe)
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading the brigade, maintaining high standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting daily kitchen operations and service
Managing stock control and supplier deliveries
Assisting with kitchen rotas and team organisation
Upholding food safety and quality standards
Supporting menu execution across multiple concepts
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef in quality-led kitchens
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Experience in high-volume or structured environments
Background in Mediterranean, French, Spanish or Asian cuisine preferred
EU work status required for relocation and immediate start
Sponsorship may be available for the right candidates
Projected start date: End of April.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from €36,000 up to €40,000+ depending on experience
Relocation to a beautiful European destination
Long-term progression within a growing hospitality group
Opportunity to work on a major new opening project
If you are searching for Sous Chef jobs in Europe through a trusted hospitality recruitment agency, apply today.
📩 jobs@maisonchefs.com
High-End Sushi Sous Chef — £50k+ | No Late Nights
High-End Sushi Sous Chef — £50k+ | No Late Nights
Serious sushi. High standards. Incredible venue.
We need someone who understands — stock control, deliveries, rotas, backend organisation.
• Precision sushi offering
• High-level production/service
• Real kitchen leadership
If you’re confident running a section.
Supporting a Head Chef.
Keeping standards tight — this is a great move.
**No sponsorship available**
APPLY TODAY:
📩 ryan@maisonchefs.com
Head Chef – Modern British Dining £85,000+
We’re recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a busy, ingredient-led British dining restaurant near Oxford.
This is a senior role suited to a Head Chef with a strong modern British background, comfortable running a high-volume kitchen, leading a brigade of 10+ chefs, and delivering no-nonsense, produce-driven cuisine at a consistently high level.
Salary & Package:
• £85,000+ salary
• Tronc & bonus
• Relocation package available
• Live-in accommodation for the right candidate
Key requirements:
• Proven experience as a Head Chef in modern British dining
• Strong background in ingredient-led, seasonal cuisine
• Comfortable managing busy services and large kitchen teams
• Confident leader with hands-on kitchen management experience
• Open to relocating to Oxfordshire
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef seeking a long-term leadership role in a respected operation, offering strong earning potential and a relocation package.
Apply today: ryan@maisonchefs.com
Sous Chef – High-End up to £50,000
We’re recruiting an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to join a small, close-knit kitchen team working with a highly regarded Head Chef in a quality-driven London restaurant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef with a strong background in high-end British cuisine, who enjoys working with top-quality produce and maintaining the highest standards in a focused, professional environment.
What’s on offer:
• Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• High-end, produce-led British cooking
• Small, stable and well-structured kitchen team
• The chance to work closely with an incredible chef
• Long-term opportunity with genuine progression
The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous Senior Sous / strong Sous Chef experience in quality-led restaurants
• A background in high-end British or fine-dining kitchens
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A calm, organised approach to service and prep
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
This role suits a Senior Sous Chef looking to step into a trusted second-in-command position in a kitchen that values consistency, quality, and teamwork.
Apply today by sending your CV to: ryan@maisonchefs.com
Kitchen Manager - Free Live-in Pub from £36,000+
We’re currently recruiting a strong, hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for a busy, branded pub in London, with free live-in accommodation included.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hospitality group, working in a high-volume kitchen with clear systems, stability, and genuine opportunities to progress.
What’s on offer:
• Salary from £36,000+, with clear progression within the group
• Free live-in accommodation
• High-volume, branded pub environment
• Secure, long-term role with development potential
The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous Head Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in a branded or high-volume operation
• A hands-on approach with a focus on food quality and safety
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Willingness to take full advantage of a live-in role in London
If you’re a capable Head Chef looking for a stable role with a respected operator and room to grow, I’d love to hear from you.
Apply today — send your CV to: ryan@maisonchefs.com
Chef de Partie – Sundays off £36,000 to £38,000
An excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join a well-regarded restaurant known for its quality food, structure, and strong kitchen culture.
The Role
Average 48 hours per week across a structured rota
Mix of day and split shifts for balanced service coverage
Sundays off every week
Closed over Christmas and New Year
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package
Modern, well-equipped kitchen
Supportive management and professional environment
Opportunity to grow within a respected restaurant group
This position is ideal for a Chef de Partie seeking stability, structure, and a strong, supportive team culture in a premium kitchen.
Ryan Whitney – Maison Gastronomique
ryan@maisonchefs.com
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