Executive Chef

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations at a prestigious global bank in London. This role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and fine dining standards, with ample opportunities for career advancement. Candidates should have proven experience in similar roles, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a contributory pension scheme and wellness programs.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Creativity and attention to detail in culinary presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations at a high-profile site.
• Ensure exceptional culinary standards and quality.
• Develop and implement menus and culinary concepts.

Job description

Overview

Executive Chef – Prestigious Site

We’re on the hunt for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary operation at a prestigious global bank near Liverpool St Station, London.

This is a high-profile, career-defining role at a site with a £3 million annual turnover, covering premium hospitality, vending, and two high-end cafés – and it’s growing fast.

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Competitive salary + exceptional opportunities for growth.

This is your chance to set the culinary bar at its highest, bring fine dining standards to every aspect of the offer, and build a kitchen culture of excellence from the ground up.

We’re looking for a visionary leader – someone who lives and breathes creativity, precision, and quality. If you’re ready to take ownership and shape a flagship site, we want to hear from you.

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!