Exec Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in London is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen for a prestigious business contract. This permanent, full-time role requires strategic leadership, menu development, and a hands-on approach to drive culinary excellence and guest experience.

You will manage a busy brigade, control food costing, ensure HACCP standards, and inspire staff through coaching and innovation across a fine-dining, high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a busy Business & Industry contract.
• Strong contract catering experience in high-volume fresh food operations.
• Excellent fine dining and hospitality experience.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene legislation and allergen compliance.
• Strong menu planning and food costing with commercial mindset.
• Passion for food, creativity and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations across staff dining and hospitality.
• Drive culinary innovation and create exceptional menus.
• Elevate the hospitality offer with a refined, fine dining approach.
• Menu planning, recipe development and seasonal changes.
• Manage food costing, budgets and financial performance.
• Ensure hygiene, HACCP, allergen management.
• Develop, mentor and inspire a talented brigade.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding food experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budget control

Job description

The Exec Chef position in London is a permanent, full-time role with Berkeley Scott, offering a salary of £60,000 and a Monday-to-Friday daytime schedule. Based in the City of London (EC1), this leadership post oversees both staff dining and hospitality for a prestigious business contract. The successful candidate will manage all kitchen operations, drive culinary innovation, and elevate the existing food offer across a high-profile site. Applicants need proven contract catering experience alongside refined fine-dining skills, with the ability to inspire and lead an established brigade. This role demands a strategic, hands-on chef dedicated to exceptional standards and consistent quality within a commercial setting.

Executive head Chef City of London - EC1 Contract Catering andpound;60K Are you an Executive Chef looking for your next exciting challenge£ We are partnering with a growing and people-focused contract catering company to recruit an exceptional Executive Chef for a prestigious Business andamp; Industry contract. This Executive Chef role will oversee both staff dining and hospitality operations within a busy, high-profile site.

As Executive Chef , you will be responsible for:

• Leading all kitchen operations across staff dining and hospitality.
• Driving innovation and creating exceptional fresh food menus.
• Elevating the hospitality offer with a refined, fine dining approach.
• Menu planning, recipe development and seasonal menu changes.
• Managing food costing, budgets and delivering strong financial performance.
• Ensuring excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Developing, mentoring and inspiring a talented kitchen brigade.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering an outstanding food experience.

The ideal Executive Chef will have:

• Proven experience running a busy Business andamp; Industry contract.
• Strong contract catering experience within high-volume fresh food operations.
• Excellent fine dining and hospitality experience.
• A thorough understanding of food hygiene legislation and allergen compliance.
• Strong menu planning and food costing experience with a commercial mindset.
• A passion for food, creativity and developing people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Executive Chef to join a growing contract catering company that truly values fresh food, innovation and its people.

If you are an experienced Executive Chef looking to make your mark and take a hospitality offer to the next level, we''d love to hear from you.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.