️ Head Chef - Luxury Spanish Restaurant | £45,000-£48,000 + Tronc (Up to £60k OTE)
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Accommodation assistance available

LJ Recruitment is proud to partner with a luxury Spanish restaurant on the River in Bourne End - a vibrant and contemporary dining destination renowned for its chic décor, relaxed atmosphere, and authentic Spanish flavours. The restaurant serves up to 450 covers on busy days and is part of an expanding group with two successful venues and a third due to open next year.

We are seeking a Head Chef with proven expertise in Spanish and tapas cuisine, capable of leading a talented team in a high-volume, quality-driven environment.

What We're Offering

Base salary: £45,000-£48,000

On-target earnings: up to £60,000 with Tronc

Accommodation support available for relocation

Five straight shifts per week (on a rota basis)

The opportunity to shape menus, influence new openings, and grow within a dynamic restaurant group

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a small kitchen brigade (5-6 chefs)

Maintain exceptional culinary standards with a focus on authentic Spanish tapas

Oversee all kitchen operations - stock control, ordering, and cost management

Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met

Build strong relationships with suppliers to source premium ingredients

Design and develop seasonal dishes and innovative menus

Deliver a smooth, high-quality service for up to 450 covers per day

About You

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a Spanish or Mediterranean restaurant

Excellent leadership and communication skills with a hands-on, inspiring approach

Deep understanding of flavour, presentation, and operational excellence

Passionate about authentic Spanish cuisine and eager to be part of a growing brand

If you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a thriving luxury Spanish restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and be part of one of Bourne End's most exciting culinary destinations