Executive Chef

Kellan Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic culinary operation in London is seeking an Executive Chef ready to establish the culinary standards across a refined dining environment. The successful candidate will lead a talented kitchen team, manage operations, and ensure excellence across multiple outlets. Offering a salary of circa £100,000 plus bonus scheme, this role provides the creative freedom to influence culinary trends and build a team aligned with your vision.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Opportunity to set culinary trends

Creative freedom

Qualifications

• A background in produce-driven kitchens at 2 AA Rosette level or above.
• Experience overseeing multi-outlet operations.
• Ability to balance creativity with control.

Responsibilities

• Shape the culinary direction and food identity.
• Lead and develop a talented kitchen team.
• Ensure consistency and excellence across multiple outlets.
• Manage kitchen operations and food costs with precision.

Skills

Natural leadership

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Creativity in culinary

Experience in high-volume operations

Job description

Executive Chef (or ambitious Head Chef)

Salary: Circa £100,000 + Bonus Scheme

We're looking for a chef ready to set the standards and set the next craving.

Based along the river, this is a rare opportunity to take the lead across a dynamic operation that brings together:

• A refined fine dining restaurant
• A bustling brasserie
• An innovative bar snacks menu designed to surprise and delight

What you'll be doing

• Shaping the overall culinary direction and food identity
• Leading, inspiring and developing a talented kitchen team
• Creating food that's seasonal, thoughtful and full of personality
• Ensuring consistency and excellence across multiple outlets
• Managing kitchen operations, food costs and standards with precision

What we're looking for

• A natural leader with strong communication and organisational skills
• Background in produce-driven kitchens at 2 AA Rosette level or above
• Ability to balance creativity with control in a fast-paced environment
• Experience overseeing multi-outlet or high-volume operations

Why apply

• Circa £100,000 salary + bonus scheme
• Opportunity to set trends rather than follow them
• Be part of a forward-thinking, riverside destination
• The creative freedom to define what great tastes like and build a team that shares your vision

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