Head Chef Job East London – £60,000

Chef Recruitment Agency London | Independent Restaurant Opportunity

Maison Chefs, a specialist chef recruitment agency London, is currently recruiting for a Head Chef job in East London within a unique, independent neighbourhood restaurant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef to lead a quality-driven, ingredient-led kitchen in one of London’s most vibrant areas.

If you are searching for Head Chef jobs in London, East London chef jobs, or opportunities within independent restaurants, this role offers creativity, autonomy, and long-term potential.

Role Overview – Head Chef East London

This Head Chef role will oversee a small, focused kitchen team delivering a menu based on seasonal, ingredient-led cooking with a simplified approach.

The restaurant operates at approximately 80 covers, allowing for quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team
• Deliver high-quality, ingredient-led menus
• Maintain consistency across service
• Manage stock control and kitchen operations
• Develop and mentor a small brigade
• Ensure strong kitchen organisation and standards

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for:

• Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
• Background in independent restaurants or quality-led kitchens
• Passion for simple, produce-driven cooking
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to run a small, efficient kitchen team

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000
• East London location
• Independent restaurant concept
• Small team and manageable covers
• Opportunity for creative input and growth

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to secure a Head Chef job in East London through a trusted chef recruitment agency, offering the chance to lead a neighbourhood restaurant with real personality and quality.

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Head Chef – Central London – Premium Casual – Multi Venue – £70,000

Head Chef – Central London – Premium Casual – Multi Venue – £70,000

Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a Head Chef for a high-volume premium casual multi-venue concept in Central London. This flagship operation delivers 300+ covers per day and requires a strong, experienced kitchen leader with a background in managing large teams and multi-cuisine menus.

The successful Head Chef will oversee a multi-faceted site, drive consistency across service, and lead a brigade of 15+ chefs. A strong focus on British seasonal ingredients, operational excellence, and team development is essential.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a brigade of 15+ chefs
• Oversee high-volume service of 300+ covers daily
• Manage multi-cuisine menus within a premium casual environment
• Ensure consistency across a multi-venue concept
• Maintain strong cost control and operational standards
• Develop and mentor kitchen team members
• Work with British seasonal ingredients

Requirements:
• Proven Head Chef experience in high-volume restaurants
• Experience in premium casual dining
• Multi-venue or complex site experience
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
• Multi-cuisine background
• Experience managing large teams

Salary: £70,000
Location: Central London

Apply via: jobs@maisonchefs.com

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Head Chef – Luxury Events Caterer | £80,000

We’re currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join a high-end luxury events caterer, delivering exceptional food across bespoke, premium events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and organised Head Chef who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, overseeing both production and live event execution.

The role involves:
• Leading high-end production kitchen operations
• Designing and delivering bespoke event menus
• Managing premium, luxury client expectations
• Overseeing large-scale, dynamic events
• Leading and developing a strong brigade
• Maintaining exceptional standards across all deliveries

We’re looking for someone with:
• High-end catering or luxury events background
• Strong production and logistics experience
• Creativity in bespoke menu development
• Experience managing large teams and multiple events
• Calm leadership under pressure

Salary: £80,000
Sector: Luxury Events / High-End Catering
Location: London

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a premium events business delivering some truly exceptional experiences

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Executive Chef Job – Home Counties | £100,000

Chef Recruitment Agency London | Hospitality Recruitment Specialists

Maison Chefs, a specialist chef recruitment agency London, is currently recruiting for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a high-profile hospitality operation in the Home Counties, just outside London.

This is a senior leadership role within a large-scale, high-revenue business, ideal for an experienced Executive Chef with a strong background in top London restaurants and a deep understanding of current food trends.

Executive Chef Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Executive Chef capable of leading a large brigade, overseeing multiple revenue streams, and driving food quality across a premium hospitality operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a large kitchen team
• Managing high-volume, high-revenue food operations
• Delivering trend-led menus aligned with market demand
• Maintaining exceptional standards across all outlets
• Working closely with senior management on commercial performance
• Driving consistency, quality, and operational excellence

Candidate Requirements

The ideal Executive Chef will have:

• Background in exceptional London restaurants
• Experience managing large kitchen brigades
• Strong understanding of current food trends and concepts
• Proven experience running high-revenue hospitality operations
• Leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Ability to relocate to the Home Counties near London

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £100,000
• Location: Home Counties (relocation opportunity just outside London)
• Large-scale premium hospitality operation
• Senior leadership position with real influence

This is a rare opportunity to secure an Executive Chef job near London through a trusted chef recruitment agency London, offering a six-figure salary and the chance to lead a flagship hospitality business.

If you are an Executive Chef looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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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

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