Executive Chef - Casual Dining

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an Executive Chef in Central London. This hands-on role requires a strong leader to enhance culinary standards and team development across a growing group of casual dining restaurants. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fresh food and casual dining, with the opportunity for career growth and influence within the organization.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Clear Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in busy fresh-food environments.
• Proven ability to inspire, train, and retain strong teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive culinary standards across multiple sites.
• Develop junior chefs and refine kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Culinary Standards

Operational Excellence

Job description

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Executive Chef - Casual Dining, Central London

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Location:

Central London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

YK999901265

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re hiring an Executive Chef to take the lead across a small growing group of popular casual dining restaurants in London. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real influence which is ideal for a strong leader who thrives on team development and operational excellence.

The group is known for delivering fresh food with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest experience. As Executive Chef, you’ll drive culinary standards across multiple sites, develop junior chefs, and play a key role in refining systems, training, and kitchen operations.

We’re looking for someone who is London-based, with a track record of longevity in past roles and a strong background in fresh food, casual dining, or premium gastro pubs.

• £75,000 base salary + performance bonus
• Opportunity to influence a growing, ambitious restaurant group
• Clear career growth within a well-backed business
• Autonomy to refine systems and lead a passionate team
• Supportive, people-first culture
• Company events, perks, and development initiatives

Executive Chef requirements:

• Experience leading kitchen teams in busy fresh-food environments.
• Proven ability to inspire, train, and retain strong teams.
• Must be based in London – This is a hands-on role.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com