Head Chef - Nottingham’s New Pan-Asian Dining Destination

Salary:
£45,000-£55,000 + Bonus included

Location:
Nottingham City Centre

Company:
Luxello Hospitality

Luxello Hospitality are launching an exciting new restaurant brand, with the first site in Nottingham and plans to expand across the UK.

Are you ready to lead the kitchen of Nottingham’s most exciting new restaurant opening in 2025? We’re investing £4 million into an extraordinary food-led dining experience that blends opulent design, modern Japanese and Chinese-inspired cuisine, and a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere.

We’re searching for a passionate, creative, and highly skilled Head Chef to take charge of our kitchen and execute an ambitious new concept. If you thrive in a high-energy, high-volume environment and want to showcase your personality through food, we want to hear from you!

What We 're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant.
• Experience in opening a new restaurant is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle large covers in a short timeframe, without compromising quality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A highly organized, detail-focused, and disciplined approach to kitchen operations.
• Full understanding of food health and safety regulations.
• A passion for Asian cuisine - experience in Japanese or Chinese food is a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Lead the kitchen of Nottingham 's luxury new restaurant, where style, flair, and innovation come together.
• Work with the best ingredients , crafting dishes that deliver an unforgettable dining experience.
• Be part of an opulent, Instagrammable venue , designed to be the city’s ultimate dining destination.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus - your success is rewarded!
• Join a growing brand with big ambitions , offering career development and future opportunities.

Your Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional food experience while managing a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will:

• Lead and inspire your kitchen team to produce outstanding, consistent dishes.
• Ensure flawless execution of recipe specifications to maintain our high standards.
• Manage high cover numbers efficiently while maintaining top-tier quality control.
• Oversee food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen GP , ensuring cost efficiency.
• Implement and uphold strict food hygiene and safety protocols.
• Work closely with senior management to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Create and maintain kitchen rotas , managing wage costs in line with budget expectations.
• Drive a culture of discipline, organisation , and passion for Asian cuisine.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you have the skills, passion, and drive to lead the kitchen in one of Nottingham’s most anticipated new openings, we want to talk to you.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person