Executive Head Chef - City of London

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious site offering a dual-focus operation: Modern Staff Dining and High-End Hospitality & Events. As Executive Chef, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence, drive innovation, and maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative, on-trend menus across staff dining and hospitality operations
• Manage and inspire a brigade of chefs and kitchen staff
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Work closely with the front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless hospitality experiences
• Monitor food costs and ensure profitability in line with budget targets
• Uphold strict health & safety, allergen, and hygiene standards
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, training, and development
• Liaise with the Chefs from our regional catered sites to deliver consistency across the group
• Lead on Marketing promotions and Pop-Ups

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment
• Strong background in both contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events
• Computer literate, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality
• Inspirational leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• A previous experience in managing a large team will be essential
• Financially astute with experience managing food margins and cost controls
• Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent)

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