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Head Chef - PYRÁ - London

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We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a modern European restaurant inspired by Spanish and Greek Mediterranean flavours. You will oversee restaurant service, brunch and a diverse programme of weddings, private dining, corporate events, canapé receptions and bowl-food catering.


The role includes:


  • Leading menu development and execution across lunch, dinner, brunch and private events.
  • Creating seasonal dishes that combine traditional techniques with a modern approach.
  • Designing tailored menus for events, tastings and different service formats.
  • Planning production and kitchen logistics for high-volume events while maintaining consistently high standards.
  • Managing prep schedules, ordering, stock control, food safety, allergens and waste reduction.
  • Costing dishes, managing suppliers and supporting strong gross profit performance.
  • Recruiting, training and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
  • Managing rotas, labour costs and staff performance.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen in line with EHO standards.
  • Working closely with the owner, general manager and events team to ensure seamless kitchen and front-of-house operations.

You should have at least five years’ experience in senior kitchen roles. Strong experience in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, Mediterranean produce and modern culinary techniques is essential. You will also need proven experience delivering à la carte service and event catering simultaneously, excellent menu-costing and organisational skills, strong people-management abilities, and the confidence to perform under pressure.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Wednesday to Sunday
  • Salary
    £50,000 – £55,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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A Greek and Spanish inspired restaurant.

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