London
The Role: Head Chef Restaurant: Isabel Mayfair The Location: 26 Albemarle St, London W1S 4HY Competitive salary and bonus structure About Isabel Mayfair Isabel Mayfair is an iconic destination restaurant in the heart of Londons West End, where bold Latin-Mediterranean flavours, refined technique and striking design come together to create a truly immersive dining experience. Set across an opulent dining room and vibrant late-night bar, Isabel is renowned for its high-energy atmosphere, glamorous clientele and impeccable execution, from elegant lunches to dynamic evenings that blend dining, music and celebration. The kitchen plays a central role in shaping this experience, delivering dishes that are confident, expressive and meticulously crafted, using the finest seasonal ingredients sourced with care and integrity. Isabel is not a traditional fine-dining restaurant, it is a modern luxury venue where creativity, precision and pace coexist. The culinary offering must consistently match the rhythm of the room: polished, exciting, indulgent and flawless under pressure. As such, the kitchen is a stage for leadership, innovation and operational excellence. This is a restaurant for chefs who thrive in high standards, high visibility and high expectations, where food is not just served, but experienced. Head Chef The Role We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled Head Chef to lead our kitchen and elevate our culinary offering to new heights. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives in a high-energy, creative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food experiences. Head Chef What Youll Do Lead, inspire and manage the entire kitchen brigade with professionalism, passion and respect Develop, innovate and execute seasonal menus rooted in Latin-Mediterranean flavours and contemporary techniques Ensure every dish meets exacting standards for quality, consistency, presentation and taste Maintain strong commercial performance, overseeing food cost control, GP margins, budgeting and supplier relationships Oversee all kitchen operations including stock control, ordering and cost management Champion full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times Recruit, coach and develop kitchen talent, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and growth Work collaboratively with FOH, HR and senior management on performance management, training and succession planning Head Chef What Were Looking For Proven Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a premium or high-end restaurant environment Experience within Londons hospitality scene, ideally in high-volume or destination venues Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs, margins and kitchen performance Expertise in Mediterranean, Latin, contemporary European or fusion cuisine Confident, inspiring leadership style with a hands-on approach Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder-management skills A calm, professional presence in high-pressure service environments What Youll Get Highly competitive salary with performance-related bonus potential 28 days paid holiday Generous staff discounts across food and drink Complimentary staff meals while on shift WageStream access: track your earnings in real time, access up to 50% of your pay as you earn it, and save directly from your salary Ongoing training and professional development, supporting both culinary excellence and leadership growth Long-service awards and loyalty recognition The opportunity to lead the kitchen of a high-profile, destination restaurant with a strong brand identity and loyal international clientele Work within one of Londons most stylish and dynamic dining and social venues Apply Now To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter describing your culinary approach and what you would bring to the kitchen at Isabel Mayfair. TPBN1_UKCT