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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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
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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If you’re an employer recruiting for your kitchen, Maison Gastronomique provides permanent and temporary chef recruitment across London and the UK. From high-performing Sous Chefs and Chef de Partie to senior leadership hires, we deliver fast, curated shortlists tailored to your operation.
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Why Chef Talent Is in High Demand
Top kitchens rely on consistency, leadership and culture as much as technical skill. Across London and the UK, restaurants and hospitality groups are competing for chefs who can perform under pressure, lead sections, support strong service and elevate standards over the long term.
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