Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen within a high-end, Michelin-standard dining environment.

Head Chef Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a Michelin-starred kitchen is essential
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire a brigade, delivering consistently exceptional food at the highest level
• A deep understanding of classical technique alongside a creative, produce-led approach to menu development
• Strong experience in running multi-section kitchens, managing service flow and maintaining Michelin-level standards under pressure
• Confident in cost control, GP management, menu engineering, ordering and stock control
• Experienced in recruitment, training and developing chefs, building a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
• Exceptional knowledge of seasonality, sourcing and supplier relationships
• Calm, focused and hands-on leadership style with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
• Highly organised, proactive and driven, with the ambition to push for and maintain Michelin recognition
• The desire to grow within an ambitious, critically acclaimed restaurant group

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation and ethnicity, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. We’d love to hear from you if you’re a Head Chef looking for a new challenge at the highest level.

About the Company

Tom Sellers, two Michelin-starred chef, opened Restaurant Story at 26. He learned his craft from chefs like Tom Aikens, Thomas Keller, and René Redzepi. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] also operates Story Cellar and Dovetale.