Smyth & Co
Head Chef
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Head Chef | Modern British Restaurant | Soho | £55K
We’re looking for a talented Head Chef to take the lead at a highly regarded independent restaurant in the heart of Soho.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who genuinely loves modern British cooking, seasonality and exceptional produce. The kitchen is all about letting great ingredients speak for themselves, working closely with quality suppliers and creating food that changes naturally with the seasons.
You’ll have real ownership of the kitchen — from menu development and supplier relationships to leading and developing the brigade, while keeping a strong eye on GP, food costs and overall kitchen performance.
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We’re looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous ready for their first Head Chef role
- Comes from a quality restaurant, modern British or premium gastropub background
- Has a genuine passion for seasonal British produce and sustainability
- Is confident with GP, food costs, ordering and waste management
- Enjoys developing people and building a strong kitchen culture
- Is creative and ambitious, but equally commercially minded and organised
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Salary: £55,000 per annum
Location: Soho, London
A brilliant opportunity to put your own stamp on an established independent restaurant and lead a kitchen where produce, seasonality and quality genuinely come first.
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