Executive Chef

H&C Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London seeks an Executive Chef for a new restaurant in the West End. This role emphasizes high-quality culinary standards in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be hands-on and will lead the team, fostering a positive and empowering kitchen culture. A salary package of £80,000 and excellent benefits are offered, including pension schemes and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Fantastic salary package

Amazing opportunity for career growth

Great pension schemes

28 days holiday

Heavy discount on company goods

Qualifications

• Proven experience from high-quality, high-volume kitchens.
• Capable of leading by example.
• Passion and enthusiasm for culinary excellence.
• Hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a new upscale restaurant setting.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture.
• Collaborate with owners on strategic contributions.

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

• 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 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.