Executive Chef

HC Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in London is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the opening of a new establishment in the vibrant West End. The role involves managing kitchen operations, fostering a positive culture, and working closely with owners to ensure success. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-quality kitchens and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers a fantastic salary of £80,000 per annum, along with great benefits.

Benefits

£80,000 salary package

Great pension schemes

28 days holiday

Discount on company goods

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-quality, high-volume kitchens.
• Hands-on approach with a capability to lead a team.
• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations for a new upscale restaurant.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture to empower team members.
• Collaborate with owners to ensure business success.

Skills

High-quality kitchen experience

Leadership by example

Energetic service management

Passion for cuisine

Job description

Overview

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!

Benefits

• A fantastic salary package of £80,000 per annum.
• 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 the look after their staff and the family feel/working atmosphere.

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 a 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