Overview
Monday to Friday Role Alert!!
Start Date: Early to mid-July 2025
We’re recruiting on behalf of an exciting new start-up that’s set to transform the healthy food space. Based in East London, this forward-thinking business is focused on delivering functional, performance-led food that supports energy, gut health, and mental clarity.
We are looking for a talented and hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation from day one. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the ground floor, with genuine input into its food strategy and the chance to grow alongside it.
What’s on Offer:
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£40,000 – £44,000 depending on experience
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Monday to Friday working pattern (early finish)
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28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
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An additional day off for your birthday
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Private healthcare support after probation
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Real influence over menu development and kitchen direction
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A supportive and purpose-driven working environment
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations
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Design and implement menus focused on nutrition, flavour, and scalability
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Maintain consistency and efficiency across daily food production
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Manage food costs, ordering, and stock control
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Recruit, train, and motivate a small kitchen team
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Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met
What We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
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Strong background in catering, production kitchens, or dark kitchens
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Proven ability to deliver quality at volume
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Organised, reliable, and solutions-oriented
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Genuine interest in health, nutrition, and food innovation
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Strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset
We’re looking for someone who wants to make an impact. If you’re ready to lead in a meaningful, forward-thinking kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
Know someone perfect for this role? Send us their CV and enjoy up to £500 through our referral scheme for every successful candidate introduced to us!
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Giulia@cor-elevate.com
Job Tenure: Permanent
