Executive Chef

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and deliver world-class dining experiences. The role includes overseeing all kitchen outlets, managing costs and ensuring high food quality while nurturing and developing talent within a passionate team. Applicants should have proven experience in a luxury setting and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including wellness days and complimentary hotel nights.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels

Free meals while on duty

Up to 2 paid Wellness Days per year

Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in maintaining food quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate kitchen employees and managers.
• Plan and develop menus while considering costs and trends.
• Manage labor and operating costs through budgeting.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation standards.
• Communicate effectively with different teams.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Culinary trends

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five‑star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar).

Executive Chef – Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge.

Four Seasons Tower Bridge is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and deliver world‑class dining experiences across all outlets. This is a rare opportunity to join one of London’s most iconic luxury hotels and shape the future of our gastronomic offering.

About the Executive Chef role:

The Executive Chef forms part of the Food and Beverage leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Food and Beverage operation within the Hotel. This position will oversee and lead all culinary outlets in the Hotel, including Rotunda Bar & Lounge, Coopers Cut, Mei Ume, In Room Dining, Banqueting, and the Staff Canteen.

You will lead a talented team, ensuring consistency, creativity and excellence across every outlet. This role requires a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, a commitment to sustainability, and the ability to inspire and develop culinary professionals.

What you will do:

• Lead the selection, training, development and evaluation of kitchen employees and managers, ensuring Four Seasons standards and long‑term strategic goals are met.

• Plan and develop menus across all outlets, considering product availability, cost, marketing trends and business volume; set pricing to achieve profitability and ensure consistent preparation and presentation.

• Manage labour and operating costs through effective budgeting, purchasing, inventory control and creative cost‑saving strategies to maximise departmental and hotel profit.

• Maintain compliance with Four Seasons and local sanitation standards, ensuring kitchen cleanliness and organisation.

• Implement systems to guarantee quality, portion consistency and accurate purchasing specifications; monitor operations and promote awareness of food quality.

• Communicate effectively with teams and attend operational meetings to ensure coordination across departments.

What you bring:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high‑end multi‑outlet environment.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a hands‑on approach.

• Expertise in menu development, cost control and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.

• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

• A creative mindset with a deep understanding of global culinary trends.

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge employees enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary package

• Excellent training and career development opportunities

• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels or Resorts around the world with years of service

• Free meals at Pepys while on duty, including fruits, coffee/tea, and fizzy drinks available throughout the day

• Up to 2 paid Wellness Days per year

• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service up to 33 days

• Free life insurance while on duty

• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available

• Opportunities to build a successful global career

• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work scheme

• Free uniform dry cleaning

• Employee Experience: Annual themed employee party and various social, charitable, and sporting events

• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit

• Employee Recognition Programmes

• ...and many more surprises to discover!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK