Head Chef

Head Chef – High-end, High Volume Restaurant – Pan-Asian – New Opening – Nottingham City Centre – up to £65,000 package 

Tonic is exclusively assisting our client with their search for a top-quality Head Chef to oversee all areas of the BOH operation in their new high-end, pan-Asian restaurant. Opening later this year in Nottingham City Centre, this will be one of the most high-profile openings in the city in 2025.

What’s in it for the successful Head Chef?

• Basic Salary £45,000 – £50,000
• Transparent performance-related bonus £10,000 
• TRONC tips £4000 – £6000 (estimated)
• Work/Life balance will be encouraged – the owners of the business understand the importance of their people “having a life”
• Investment in your career development – recognised industry qualifications
• Mental health well-being available to the entire team
• Healthy & delicious staff meals – provided daily
• Statutory holiday allowance & contributory pension

Our clients have identified a gap in the Nottingham market for a high-end, high-volume, pan-Asian restaurant and bar offering, and we are looking for a top-class, proven Head Chef to oversee the entire BOH operation. This is a new opening (June/July 2025) with investment of close to £3million. Hence, we are looking for the best of the best.

What experience are we looking for in the successful Head Chef?

• Proven experience as a Pan-Asian Head Chef within a site which actualises sales greater than £50,000 per—week net.
• A natural rapport builder who is an expert in leading and motivating their team 
• A passion for and intricate knowledge of Asian food 
• A natural understanding of managing the finances of the kitchen – cost of sales and labour