Executive Chef

Executive Head Chef / Head Chef - Classic Japanese Izakaya 80K - 100K + Bonus

City of London - Monday - Friday

Lead the kitchen of a high-profile Japanese Izakaya from launch

Job Role: Executive Head Chef / Head Chef

Cuisine: Classic Japanese Izakaya

Location: City of London

We're partnering exclusively with an acclaimed restaurant group to recruit an Executive Head Chef for their new Japanese Izakaya flagship restaurant. This is a rare opportunity to build a kitchen from scratch, with full creative control and a premium offering.

The Concept:

• Open-fire cooking, bold flavours, and elegant presentation
• 70 covers + PDR, lunch and dinner only
• Menu focus: Sushi/Sashimi, Tempura, Grill
• Busy lunch and services up to 150 covers

The Ideal Chef:

• Proven experience in high-end Japanese kitchens
• Strong leadership - ability to hire and train a team of 15 chefs
• Passion for open-fire cooking and precision in sushi/sashimi
• Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends)

Why Apply?

• Autonomy - Report directly to founders (no group executive)
• Financial reward - £80K-£100K + bonus
• Work-life balance - Structured hours (lunch/dinner service only)
• Career legacy - Launch a flagship site in the City

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.