Executive Chef Employee Dining

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Greater London is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to oversee a bustling staff dining operation in Canary Wharf. This role involves menu planning for high volume service, ensuring quality food delivery, managing costs, and leading a dedicated team of chefs. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with multiple benefits including a free on-site gym, contributory pension, and various employee discounts. Join us to help create exceptional dining experiences!

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts with family and friends

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Organised, structured, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and delivery for high-volume service.
• Consistent food quality across breakfast and lunch.
• Cost control and stock management.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Menu planning

Food safety compliance

Cost control

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high volume staff dining operation in Canary Wharf. This is a Monday-Friday role with excellent work-life balance, overseeing a fast-paced kitchen serving up to 1,700 covers per day.

Operation Overview

• Staff dining restaurant
• Breakfast service: 7:30am - 10:00am
• Lunch service: 11:30am - 2:00pm
• High-volume, fresh-food-led kitchen

Team Structure

• Executive Chef leading the operation
• 2 Sous Chefs reporting into the role
• Wider brigade of 9 chefs, Overall leadership of the kitchen operation

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and delivery for high-volume service
• Consistent food quality across breakfast and lunch
• Cost control, stock management, and GP
• Training, mentoring, and developing the chef team
• Ensuring food safety, H&S, and compliance standards
• Liaising with senior site stakeholders
• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Organised, structured, and calm under pressure
• Passion for fresh, well-executed food

About Restaurant Associates

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Benefits

• Free on-site gym
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families