Executive Chef - Casual Dining

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Central London is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary standards and team development across their casual dining establishments. This hands-on role offers significant influence and opportunities for career growth in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in busy fresh-food environments.
• Proven ability to inspire, train, and retain strong teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive culinary standards across multiple sites.
• Develop junior chefs and refine kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Development

Operational Excellence

Inspiring Teams

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Executive Chef - Casual Dining, Central London

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Client:

Corecruitment

Location:

Central London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re hiring an Executive Chef to take the lead across a small growing group of popular casual dining restaurants in London. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real influence which is ideal for a strong leader who thrives on team development and operational excellence.

The group is known for delivering fresh food with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest experience. As Executive Chef, you’ll drive culinary standards across multiple sites, develop junior chefs, and play a key role in refining systems, training, and kitchen operations.

We’re looking for someone who is London-based, with a track record of longevity in past roles and a strong background in fresh food, casual dining, or premium gastro pubs.

• £75,000 base salary + performance bonus
• Opportunity to influence a growing, ambitious restaurant group
• Clear career growth within a well-backed business
• Autonomy to refine systems and lead a passionate team
• Supportive, people-first culture
• Company events, perks, and development initiatives

Executive Chef requirements:

• Experience leading kitchen teams in busy fresh-food environments.
• Proven ability to inspire, train, and retain strong teams.
• Must be based in London – This is a hands-on role.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com