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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Head Pastry Chef – London – Up to £70,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Pastry Chef for an exciting opportunity in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Pastry Chef with a background in five-star hotels and top-end bakery environments. Leading a team of 30, you’ll oversee the production of exceptional pastries, laminated products and other high-quality pastry creations.
The role is ideal for a creative and forward-thinking pastry leader who can combine technical excellence with innovation, developing new concepts while maintaining outstanding quality and consistency across all products.
Head Pastry Chef Role
Up to £70,000
Leadership of a team of 30
Production of exceptional pastry and laminated products
Opportunity to develop new concepts and creative ideas
High standards of quality, consistency and presentation
The Head Pastry Chef
We’re looking for a talented Head Pastry Chef with a proven background in five-star hotels and top-end bakery environments.
You’ll have exceptional technical pastry skills, including experience producing laminated products, alongside a strong understanding of quality, consistency and presentation. You’ll be confident leading and developing a large team, ensuring efficient production while maintaining the highest standards.
As a creative leader, you’ll bring fresh ideas to the table, developing new concepts and pushing the boundaries of pastry and bakery production. You’ll combine a hands-on approach with strong leadership skills, inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results.
This role will suit an ambitious pastry professional who thrives in a high-quality environment, enjoys developing innovative products and has the leadership experience to manage a team of 30.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Head Pastry Chefs and senior culinary professionals for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, hospitality groups and other high-quality food businesses across London and the UK.
Head Chef – Organic & Zero-Waste Restaurant – Up to £55,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for an exciting new opening focused on organic, seasonal and sustainable food.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a brand-new concept combining a café and à la carte restaurant. The menu will centre on simple, ingredient-led cuisine, with an emphasis on organic produce, seasonal ingredients and avoiding ultra-processed foods.
Taking inspiration from Mediterranean and international cuisines, the food offering will celebrate quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking, supported by a strong zero-waste ethos. This role would suit a creative, forward-thinking chef who is passionate about sustainability and wants to help shape a new food concept from the ground up.
Head Chef Role
Up to £55,000
Exciting brand-new opening
Café and à la carte restaurant concept
Organic, seasonal and ingredient-led cuisine
Mediterranean-inspired and international dishes
Focus on avoiding ultra-processed ingredients
Strong zero-waste and sustainability ethos
The Head Chef
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef with a passion for seasonal cooking, quality produce and sustainable kitchen practices.
You’ll be confident creating simple, flavourful dishes that allow organic ingredients to shine, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean and international cuisines. You’ll understand the importance of seasonality, thoughtful menu planning and minimising waste without compromising on quality.
With a focus on fresh ingredients and avoiding ultra-processed foods, you’ll play a key role in developing the menu and establishing the kitchen’s identity as part of this exciting new opening.
This role will suit a chef who values sustainability, enjoys creative freedom and is keen to build a food offering around organic produce, simple cooking and a genuine zero-waste philosophy.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Head Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs and senior culinary professionals for restaurants, hotels, events businesses, hospitality groups and other high-quality food businesses across London and the UK.
Head Chef – Small Italian Bistro – Central London – Up to £50,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for a small, intimate Italian restaurant in Central London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to take the lead in a charming eight-table bistro, serving classic Italian dishes with a focus on pizzas and pastas. The restaurant offers a more intimate dining experience, making it ideal for a chef who enjoys working in a smaller kitchen environment and delivering a quality, consistent offering.
With Mondays off and an immediate start available, this role would suit a Head Chef who is passionate about traditional Italian cooking and looking to make their mark in a close-knit restaurant.
Head Chef Role
Up to £50,000
Small, intimate eight-table Italian bistro
Central London location
Classic Italian menu featuring pizzas and pastas
Closed on Mondays
Immediate start available
The Head Chef
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef with a passion for Italian cuisine and experience producing classic dishes to a consistently high standard.
You’ll be confident preparing pizzas and pastas, maintaining quality across a focused menu, and managing the day-to-day running of a small kitchen. You’ll take pride in using quality ingredients, delivering well-executed dishes and creating a welcoming dining experience for guests.
This role will suit a chef who enjoys the atmosphere of an intimate bistro, values traditional Italian cooking and is ready to take ownership of a small restaurant kitchen.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Head Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs and senior culinary professionals for restaurants, hotels, events businesses, hospitality groups and other high-quality food businesses across London and the UK.
Head Chef – Events – East London – Up to £60,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for an events-focused food business in East London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef with a restaurant background and some events experience to lead a small team and grow with the business. The role involves preparing and delivering food for canapés, private dinners and corporate events, with a stripped-back, ingredients-led approach.
With mostly daytime working hours and the opportunity to contribute to the business's growth, this role would suit a chef looking for a varied position beyond a traditional restaurant kitchen.
Head Chef Role
Up to £60,000
Small team with the opportunity to grow with the business
Canapés, private dinners and corporate events
Stripped-back, ingredients-led food style
Mostly daytime working hours
The Head Chef
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef with a solid restaurant background and some experience in events.
You’ll be confident producing high-quality food, working with seasonal ingredients and maintaining consistency across different styles of service. You’ll also enjoy leading a small team and contributing to the continued development of the business.
This role will suit a chef who values quality ingredients, believes in keeping food simple and well executed, and enjoys the variety of working across canapés, private dinners and corporate events.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Head Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs and senior culinary professionals for restaurants, hotels, events businesses, hospitality groups and other high-quality food businesses across London and the UK.
Pastry Chef de Partie – High-End Italian Restaurant – Up to £40,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Pastry Chef de Partie for a high-end Italian restaurant in London.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chef de Partie to focus on restaurant pastry, producing high-quality desserts and pastry for both lunch and dinner service within a premium Italian setting.
Pastry Chef de Partie Role
Up to £40,000
High-end Italian restaurant in London
Pastry production for lunch and dinner service
Eight-hour shifts
40-hour working week
Paid overtime
Working hours up to 48 hours per week
The Pastry Chef de Partie
We’re looking for a skilled Pastry Chef de Partie who enjoys the detail and precision of restaurant pastry.
You’ll be confident keeping your section organised through preparation and service, with a strong focus on consistency and quality.
This role will suit a Pastry Chef de Partie who takes pride in their work and would enjoy developing their skills within a high-end Italian restaurant.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Pastry Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Pastry Chefs, Pastry Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Bakers and senior pastry professionals for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, hospitality groups and other high-quality food businesses across London and the UK.
Head Pastry Chef – Pastry & Viennoiserie – London – £50,000–£60,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Pastry Chef in London to take the lead on in-house viennoiserie and lamination, alongside a pastry offering including cakes, pastries and croissants.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on pastry chef who enjoys the craft, with responsibility for producing high-quality viennoiserie and pastry from scratch as part of a wider kitchen team.
Head Pastry Chef Role
£50,000–£60,000
Lead in-house viennoiserie and lamination
Work across cakes, pastries and croissants
Hands-on pastry production
Work alongside the wider kitchen team
Responsibility for the viennoiserie offering
The Head Pastry Chef
We’re looking for a confident and experienced Head Pastry Chef with strong technical pastry skills and a particular strength in laminated doughs and viennoiserie.
You’ll need an excellent eye for detail and genuine pride in your craft, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality pastry from scratch.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being involved in production while taking responsibility for the viennoiserie and pastry offering.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Pastry Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Pastry Chefs, Pastry Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Bakers and senior pastry professionals for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, hospitality groups and other high-quality food businesses across London and the UK.
Junior Sous Chef – Luxury Events Caterer – North London – £45,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef for a luxury events caterer in North London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Junior Sous Chef to join a small core team, producing high-quality food for luxury events while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.
The business caters for a range of events, including canapés and seated dinners, with around 2–3 events per week and plenty of evenings off.
Junior Sous Chef Role
£45,000
Luxury events caterer
Canapés and seated events
Small core team
2–3 events per week
Excellent work-life balance
Lots of evenings off
The Junior Sous Chef
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Junior Sous Chef who enjoys working in a high-quality events environment.
You’ll be involved in producing food for luxury events, including canapés and seated events, working as part of a small and established core team.
This is a great opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef who enjoys events catering but is also looking for a better work-life balance, with regular evenings off and a manageable events schedule.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Specialist Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs and senior kitchen professionals for restaurants, gastropubs, hotels and hospitality groups across London and the UK.
Sole Chef – Small Local Café – North London– £16/hour
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Sole Chef for a small local café in North London, producing food for a relaxed neighbourhood setting of up to 30 covers.
This is a straightforward daytime role offering a good work-life balance, with no late evenings and Mondays off.
The café has a small team and is looking for a reliable, hands-on chef who is happy working independently and helping to produce the food for the business.
Sole Chef Role
£16 per hour
5 days per week
7.30am – 3.00pm
Closed Mondays
Small local café
Up to 30 covers
Immediate start preferred
The Sole Chef
We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on chef who is comfortable working independently and producing food for a small local café.
Specific baking experience is not essential, as the café buys in some products and uses frozen items where required.
This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for consistent daytime hours, a small team and a better work-life balance outside the kitchen.
You’ll need to be organised, reliable and happy taking responsibility for the kitchen and the daily food production.
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Specialist Chef Recruitment in London
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency in London, recruiting chefs for restaurants, cafés, hotels, private members’ clubs, hospitality groups and growing food businesses across the UK.
Through Maison Chefs, we recruit for Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Development Chef and senior kitchen positions throughout London and the UK.
General Manager / Management Couple – Great British Pub – Up to £39,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a General Manager or Management Couple for a great British pub.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established pub with a new Head Chef producing some great food-led cuisine.
The successful candidate will help lead the day-to-day operation, maintain high standards and play an important role in the continued success of the pub.
General Manager Role
Up to £39,000
Great British pub
General Manager or Management Couple opportunity
Free two-bedroom live-in flat on site
Bonus percentage payment
New Head Chef producing food-led cuisine
Must be a driver
The General Manager
We’re looking for an experienced General Manager or Management Couple with a strong background in hospitality and pub operations.
The successful candidate will be confident leading the day-to-day operation, managing a team and maintaining high standards across service and hospitality.
You’ll work closely with the new Head Chef, who is producing some great food-led cuisine, making this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about quality food and great pub hospitality.
A hands-on, commercially minded manager who enjoys being part of a local pub environment would be ideal.
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Specialist Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs and senior kitchen professionals for restaurants, gastropubs, hotels and hospitality groups across London and the UK.
Senior Pastry Chef – High-End Pastry Operation – Kingston upon Thames – £45,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Senior Pastry Chef for a high-end pastry operation in Kingston upon Thames, offering exceptional quality and a fantastic work-life balance.
There are opportunities across both pastry and viennoiserie, producing exceptional products to a very high standard within a quality-focused and established pastry team.
Senior Pastry Chef Role
Salary £45,000
High-end pastry and viennoiserie
Opportunities across different pastry sections
Excellent work-life balance
Christmas off
Two weeks off during the summer
Strong, established pastry team
The Senior Pastry Chef
We’re looking for a confident pastry chef with experience from a 5-star hotel, fine-dining restaurant or similarly high-end pastry environment.
You’ll need strong technical pastry skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce exceptional work to a very high standard.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a serious pastry chef who wants to continue producing high-quality pastry and viennoiserie while enjoying genuine balance outside the kitchen.
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Specialist Pastry Chef Recruitment in London
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency in London, recruiting Head Pastry Chefs, Pastry Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Bakers and senior culinary professionals for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, private members’ clubs and hospitality businesses across London and the UK.
Head Chef – West London – New Restaurant Concept – Up to £75,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for an exciting and rapidly developing casual dining concept in West London.
The first site is commercially successful and producing strong revenue. The business is now looking for a Head Chef who can come in, strengthen the kitchen operation and help develop the food and brand as they look towards future sites.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply run a kitchen. You’ll have genuine input into how the concept develops and grows.
Head Chef Role
Salary up to £75,000
West London
Immediate start available
Team of approximately 7 chefs
Busy, successful first site
Develop and evolve the food offering
Build consistency, structure and kitchen standards
Help strengthen the restaurant's food identity
Input into menu development and current food trends
Opportunity to play a key role in future openings and expansion
The Head Chef
We’re looking for someone with experience working within a premium, brand-led restaurant operation.
You should understand what makes a successful casual dining concept work — from creating food people genuinely want to eat through to consistency, margins, kitchen structure and building a recognisable brand.
You’ll need to be commercially aware, operationally strong and have a good understanding of current food trends and the London restaurant market.
Experience helping develop or grow a restaurant concept would be particularly interesting.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an important stage and grow with the brand as additional sites open.
Salary up to £75,000.
Interested?
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Specialist Head Chef Recruitment in London
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency in London, recruiting chefs for high-profile restaurants, luxury hotels, private members’ clubs, hospitality groups and growing restaurant brands across the UK.
Through Maison Chefs, we recruit for Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Development Chef, pastry and senior kitchen positions throughout London and the UK.
Head Chef – Fantastic Local Spot – Near Brixton – £50,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for a fantastic local restaurant near Brixton.
This is a welcoming, food-focused operation serving South American-influenced cuisine, with covers of up to 150 and a small number of events.
The Head Chef will lead a small team of five and have the opportunity to make their mark within a close-knit, family-style environment.
Head Chef Role
Salary £50,000
Fantastic local restaurant near Brixton
South American-influenced cuisine
Small kitchen team of five
Covers of up to 150
Close-knit, family environment
The Head Chef
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a small team and take ownership of the kitchen.
We’d also consider a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step into their first Head Chef role.
The successful candidate will be confident leading a small team, maintaining high standards and working within a busy, food-focused kitchen.
A chef with a strong background in quality restaurants and an interest in South American-influenced cuisine would be ideal.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to step up into their first Head Chef role, with the potential for equity for the right candidate.
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Specialist Chef Recruitment in London and the UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs and senior kitchen professionals for restaurants, gastropubs, hotels and hospitality groups across London and the UK.
Sous Chef – Neighbourhood Restaurant – Kingston upon Thames – Up to £35,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Sous Chef for a fantastic independent Italian neighbourhood restaurant in Kingston upon Thames.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Sous Chef with Italian restaurant experience to join a small, close-knit team in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
The restaurant focuses on classic Italian favourites, with pizza and pasta at the heart of the menu. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a smaller kitchen and delivering consistently high-quality food in a friendly, independent restaurant.
Sous Chef Role
Up to £35,000
Kingston upon Thames
Independent Italian restaurant
Small, close-knit team
Neighbourhood-style restaurant
Pizza and pasta-focused menu
The Sous Chef
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Sous Chef with a strong background in Italian restaurants.
The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for Italian cuisine and be confident working with classic dishes, particularly pizza and pasta.
You’ll need to be comfortable working as part of a small team, with a hands-on approach and the ability to maintain high standards across the kitchen.
This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to join a welcoming independent restaurant with a neighbourhood feel.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Pastry Chef Job – East London – £20/hour
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Pastry Chef for a fantastic events and production kitchen in Bethnal Green, East London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chef looking for flexible, ongoing part-time work, with around 20 hours available each week depending on upcoming events and production requirements.
The role is focused entirely on pastry production, with no service involved. You’ll be producing high-quality pastries for events of up to 200 guests, including tarts, choux pastry, mini éclairs and other pastry products.
Pastry Chef Role
£20 per hour
Ideally around 20 hours per week
Flexible days based on production requirements
Predominantly daytime production
Typical starts around 8am–10am
6–12 hour production shifts
Opportunity to contribute to menu development
The Pastry Chef
We’re looking for a strong and experienced Pastry Chef with excellent technical skills and the ability to work independently.
The successful candidate should be confident producing high-quality pastry at volume, with experience across products such as tarts, choux pastry and mini éclairs.
You’ll need to be organised, reliable and comfortable working independently within a production-focused environment, while maintaining consistently high standards.
This is a great opportunity for a Pastry Chef looking for flexible weekly hours, with immediate work available and the potential for ongoing production shifts.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Head Chef Job – North London – £60,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for a fantastic European neighbourhood restaurant in North London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to lead a small, supportive kitchen team while producing great food, with everything prepared on site. The restaurant serves around 100 covers and is part of a growing business with a second site already established.
The Head Chef will have the opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and develop the food offering, with a clear progression path towards an Executive Chef position.
Head Chef Role
Salary up to £60,000
Small, supportive kitchen team
Around 100-cover services
All food prepared on site
Growing restaurant business
Clear progression to Executive Chef
Opportunity to oversee and develop the food offering
The Head Chef
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef with a strong background in quality European cooking and a genuine passion for producing great food.
The successful Head Chef should be confident leading a small kitchen team, maintaining high standards and taking pride in preparing everything on site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who wants to join a supportive, thriving restaurant and play an important role in its continued growth, with the potential to progress into an Executive Chef position.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Please note, this position has now been filled.
Head Pastry Chef Job – Kingston upon Thames – £45,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Pastry Chef for a high-quality, family-run operation near Kingston upon Thames.
This is a predominantly daytime role, ideal for someone from a high-end pastry background who still wants to work with exceptional products without the usual late-night kitchen lifestyle.
The Head Pastry Chef will be responsible for producing a range of premium cakes, viennoiserie and other pastry items, while helping maintain consistently high standards across the operation.
Head Pastry Chef Role
Salary up to £45,000
Predominantly daytime hours
High-quality cakes and pastry
Viennoiserie
Family-run environment
Strong work-life balance
Opportunity to lead and develop the pastry offering
The Head Pastry Chef
We’re looking for someone with strong pastry experience from a quality restaurant, hotel, bakery or luxury hospitality environment.
The successful Head Pastry Chef should be confident producing refined pastry to a high standard, while also enjoying the more relaxed rhythm of a daytime-led operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to maintain high culinary standards while working within a supportive, family-focused business.
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No sponsorship is available for this role.
Please note, this position has now been filled.
Specialist Pastry Chef Recruitment in London
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency in London, recruiting Head Pastry Chefs, Pastry Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Bakers and senior culinary professionals for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, private members’ clubs and hospitality businesses across London and the UK.
Sous Chef Job – Cotswolds Gastropub – Up to £45,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Sous Chef for a fantastic food-led gastropub in the Cotswolds.
This is a small, intimate operation with a strong focus on British produce, nose-to-tail cooking and simple, ingredient-led menus.
The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef, supporting the day-to-day kitchen operation while having genuine input into menu development and the direction of the food.
Sous Chef Role
Salary up to £45,000
Small, intimate gastropub
Quality British cuisine
Nose-to-tail cooking
Seasonal, ingredient-led menus
Genuine input into menu development
Small kitchen team
Chef-led environment
The Sous Chef
We are looking for a Sous Chef with experience in a quality restaurant or gastropub environment and a genuine interest in British produce.
The successful Sous Chef will be confident running service, supporting and developing the kitchen team and maintaining consistently high food standards.
A background within quality gastropubs, Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants or ingredient-led British kitchens would be ideal.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants to work closely with a strong Head Chef, stay close to the food and continue developing within a quality-led kitchen.
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Please note, this position has now been filled.
Specialist Chef Recruitment in the Cotswolds
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Sous Chefs, Head Chefs, Executive Chefs and senior kitchen professionals for gastropubs, restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups across the Cotswolds, London and the UK.
Head Chef Job – Cotswolds Gastropub – Up to £52,000
Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for a fantastic food-led gastropub in the Cotswolds.
This is a small, intimate operation with a strong focus on British produce, nose-to-tail cooking and simple, ingredient-led menus.
The Head Chef will lead a small kitchen team and have genuine input into menu development, sourcing and the overall direction of the food.
Head Chef Role
Salary up to £52,000
Small, intimate gastropub
Quality British cuisine
Nose-to-tail cooking
Strong focus on seasonal, local produce
Genuine input into menu development
Small kitchen team
Chef-led environment
The Head Chef
We are looking for a Head Chef with a strong food background and a real interest in produce-led British cooking.
The successful Head Chef will be confident leading a small team, maintaining high standards and creating dishes that are simple, seasonal and full of flavour.
A background within quality gastropubs, Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants or ingredient-led British kitchens would be ideal.
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Please note, this position has now been filled.
Specialist Chef Recruitment in the Cotswolds and UK
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency, recruiting Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs and senior kitchen professionals for gastropubs, restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups across the Cotswolds, London and the UK.
Sous Chef – 3 Michelin-Starred Chef – London – £50,000+
Maison Gastronomique is currently recruiting for an exceptional Head Chef to work alongside and learn from a highly regarded 3 Michelin-starred chef in London.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and highly experienced chef with an exceptional Michelin background who is looking to take the next step in their career and work closely with one of the best chefs in the industry.
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for fine dining, exceptional culinary standards, and continuous development. This role offers the opportunity to train, learn, and develop within a world-class kitchen environment alongside an internationally respected 3 Michelin-starred chef.
If you are searching for Head Chef jobs, Michelin-starred Head Chef jobs in London, fine dining Head Chef vacancies, or opportunities to work alongside a 3 Michelin-starred chef through a specialist chef recruitment agency, this could be an outstanding next step in your career.
Role Overview – Head Chef
The successful Head Chef will work closely with the 3 Michelin-starred chef, taking responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operation while maintaining exceptional culinary and operational standards.
This role requires an ambitious, highly skilled, and experienced chef who understands the demands of Michelin-level kitchens and is passionate about producing exceptional food.
This role would suit a Head Chef or highly experienced senior chef with an outstanding Michelin background who is looking to further develop their career and work within an elite culinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation
Work closely with a highly regarded 3 Michelin-starred chef
Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team
Continuously develop culinary skills and knowledge within a Michelin-level environment
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for:
Exceptional previous experience working within Michelin-starred restaurants
Strong experience at Head Chef or senior kitchen management level
A genuine passion for fine dining and exceptional culinary standards
Ambition to learn, develop, and work alongside one of the best chefs in the industry
The ability to perform consistently at an exceptionally high standard
Salary & Benefits
Salary of £50,000+ per annum, depending on experience
Opportunity to work closely with a 3 Michelin-starred chef
Exceptional opportunity to train, learn, and develop within a world-class kitchen environment
Work alongside an experienced and highly respected culinary team
Excellent career development opportunity for an ambitious Michelin-experienced chef
Why Apply
This is a rare opportunity to secure a Head Chef position through Maison Gastronomique, a specialist chef recruitment agency, offering the chance to work directly alongside a 3 Michelin-starred chef in London.
If you have an exceptional Michelin background, are passionate about fine dining, and are looking for an opportunity to learn from and develop alongside one of the best chefs in the industry, we would love to hear from you.
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Please note, this position has now been filled.
Head Chef Job – Busy BBQ Restaurant – Near Windsor – £53,000
Maison Gastronomique is currently recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy BBQ restaurant located near Windsor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally strong and experienced kitchen manager to take the lead of a team of seven chefs. The successful candidate will be passionate about cooking great food using quality ingredients while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
If you are searching for Head Chef jobs, Head Chef jobs near Windsor, restaurant Head Chef vacancies, or opportunities through a specialist chef recruitment agency, this could be an exciting next step in your career.
Role Overview – Head Chef
The successful Head Chef will take full responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading and managing a team of seven chefs within a busy BBQ restaurant.
This role requires someone who is highly operational, organised, and confident managing a busy kitchen environment. You will be responsible for maintaining consistently high food standards, managing the kitchen team effectively, and ensuring the smooth delivery of quality food and service.
This role would suit an experienced Head Chef with strong leadership and operational management skills who enjoys working with great ingredients and producing consistently excellent food.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day running of a busy restaurant kitchen
Manage, motivate, and develop a team of seven chefs
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen
Work with quality ingredients to deliver great food
Take responsibility for kitchen organisation, standards, and team performance
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for:
Previous experience as a Head Chef within a busy restaurant environment
Strong operational and kitchen management experience
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
A passion for cooking great food using quality ingredients
The ability to maintain high standards in a busy service environment
Salary & Benefits
Salary of £53,000 per annum
Opportunity to lead a busy and established BBQ restaurant
Manage and develop a team of seven chefs
Work with great ingredients and focus on delivering quality food
Excellent opportunity for an experienced and operationally strong Head Chef
Why Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a Head Chef job through Maison Gastronomique, a specialist chef recruitment agency, offering the chance to lead a busy BBQ restaurant near Windsor.
If you are an experienced Head Chef who is operationally strong, confident managing a team, and passionate about delivering consistently great food using quality ingredients, we would love to hear from you.
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Please note, this position has now been filled.
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