Executive Chef

Home Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Greater London is seeking an experienced executive chef to oversee two exciting restaurant locations. This role entails managing menu development and split services, with Sundays off. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume service, a collaborative approach, and a passion for innovative cooking. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with an iconic chef and lead in a dynamic culinary environment. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Sundays off

Competitive salary

Opportunity for development

Qualifications

• Fairly senior head chef with experience in high-volume service.
• Ability to learn and cook exciting new food.
• Warm, kind, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Executive chef for 2 sites with menu development responsibility.
• Collaborate on refining menus for both restaurants.
• Manage 6 shifts and have 1 admin day per week.

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

The most exciting restaurant in the city is opening its new baby sister, looking for a chef to oversee both locations. Sundays off, a chance to work with iconic chef.

Note: This role is for an executive level position overseeing two sites, with opportunities for development and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Executive chef for 2 sites with responsibility for development and menu refinement
• Collaborate on developing a more refined menu and a more fun, informal menu suitable for a versatile chef
• Split services between the two sites and manage 6 shifts total
• Work on menu development for both sites and have 1 admin day per week to support that work

Qualifications

• Fairly senior head chef who can manage time well, learn and cook exciting new food, and possibly learn a new cuisine
• Demonstrates a lack of ego and a warm, kind, collaborative approach
• Experience with high-volume service and multi-site management is preferred

Additional Details

You would split your 6 shifts over the two restaurants, work on menu development for both, and have 1 admin day a week to do so. The second site is expected to be a popular and exciting new restaurant in central location. The beloved restaurant is set to open their new baby sister later this Spring, with cooking over fire, whole animal butchery, nose-to-tail, offal, skewers, and other elements at the new casual site. The OG remains a top, 1-star restaurant in our city.