Job Title:         Head Chef

A new Pan Asian restaurant is set to open in the heart of Mayfair, bringing together refined, authentic cooking inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of South and East Asia. The kitchen will champion exceptional produce, thoughtful technique, and a deep respect for regional flavours — all delivered with precision and elegance. The owners are hands‑on, supportive, and genuinely committed to building a positive, well‑structured working environment. Their vision is to grow the restaurant steadily and sustainably, ensuring the team feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to develop their skills as the business evolves.

Head Chef Benefits:

• A Fantastic salary package of £70,000 to £80,000 per year
• Closed bank holidays, 2 weeks in August, Christmas, and New Year!
• Full autonomy of the menus.
• Refer a friend schemes.
• Pension scheme.
• A brand new, fully refurbished kitchen.
• Uniform and staff meals provided on duty.

Head Chef Requirements:

• A highly creative Head Chef with a proven track record in award‑winning restaurants, luxury hotels, or private members’ clubs, demonstrating consistency, leadership, and an ability to deliver exceptional food at the highest level.
• Experience in world‑class Pan Asian restaurants is essential. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of South and East Asian cuisines, drawing on that background to create refined, authentic dishes that can confidently stand alongside the very best Pan Asian cooking in London.
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a Head Chef is required. You will be responsible for full menu development, food cost control, due diligence, kitchen management, and all aspects of health and safety, as well as the broader operational responsibilities expected at senior leadership level.