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Head Chef – High-End Vietnamese Cuisine
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
We’re looking for an experienced and mature Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or ambitious Sous Chef to join a stable and exciting project focused on high-end Vietnamese cuisine.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with a strong background in high-end kitchens, particularly South East Asian cuisine, who is looking to step away from the intensity and volume of larger, busier operations while still having the opportunity to lead, create and make their mark.
The Role
You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with a small team of 6 chefs. The role will cover everything from kitchen leadership and team management through to menu development, ordering, administration, prep and maintaining consistently high standards.
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With the restaurant operating at around 40 covers at a time, you’ll have the space and time to properly execute your food rather than constantly firefighting service.
The restaurant is open 6 days a week, closed Mondays, with the Head Chef working 4 shifts per week.
We’re Looking For
- An experienced Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef ready to take the next step
- A mature, reliable and experienced chef — this is essential
- A strong background in high-end cuisine
- Experience and genuine interest in Asian cuisine, ideally Vietnamese
- Someone confident with menu development and kitchen management
- A chef who understands the importance of organisation, consistency and attention to detail
- Someone looking to move away from high-volume cooking and into a more considered, quality-driven environment
- A hands-on leader who can develop and support a small team
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What’s On Offer
- £45,000–£50,000 salary
- 4 shifts per week
- Stable, established project
- Small kitchen team of 6 chefs
- Around 40 covers at a time
- Genuine time to complete prep and focus on quality
- Creative input into menu development
- A chance to take ownership of the kitchen and make your mark
If you’re an experienced chef looking for a role where quality, creativity and organisation come before volume, this could be a great next move.
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