Executive Chef

Hospitality & Catering Solutions; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end restaurant group is seeking an Executive Chef for their new establishment in the West End of London. You will lead a talented kitchen team, delivering exceptional cuisine while fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-quality, high-volume kitchens, and a passion for empowering team members. This role offers an £80,000 annual salary, great benefits, and an opportunity to shape an exciting new dining experience.

Benefits

£80,000 annual salary package

Great pension schemes

28 days holiday

Discount on company goods

Qualifications

• Proven experience from high-quality, high-volume kitchens.
• Capable of leading by example in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates passion and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver award-winning cuisine.
• Ensure kitchen culture promotes growth and positivity.
• Collaborate strategically with the restaurant owners.

Skills

High-quality kitchen experience

Leadership

Passion for cooking

Team empowerment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Executive Chef

Our client is opening a remarkable restaurant in the West end of London. This establishment will feature over 150 seats for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. The modern restaurant aspires to swiftly become a cornerstone of the Marylebone food scene, providing award-winning cuisine in an upscale brasserie setting. If you would like to be part of London’s most talked about openings, get in touch!

Executive Chef Benefits

• £80,000 per annum salary package.
• This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate Head Chef to join and lead a new opening in the heart of the West End.
• Great pension schemes available.
• 28 days holiday and heavy discount on company goods.
• Our client prides themselves on how they look after their staff and the family feel/working atmosphere.

Executive Chef Requirements

• Given the scale and calibre of this operation, the ideal Chef will bring proven experience from high-quality, high-volume kitchens—ideally within West End brasseries or similarly fast-paced, premium dining environments.
• The preferred candidate will be hands-on, approachable, and capable of leading by example.
• The Executive Chef must demonstrate genuine passion, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering reliability—fostering a kitchen culture where positivity thrives and team members feel empowered to grow, develop, and take pride in their craft.
• This is a hands-on role suited to an Executive Chef who thrives in the heart of service, leading by example and energising the team through every shift. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the owners, contributing strategically and operationally to ensure the business continues to flourish.