Executive Chef – Lead Culinary Team & Bespoke Menus

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP & healthcare

Travel discounts

Staff discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & fitness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile operation in London near Liverpool Street Station. You will lead a 14-strong kitchen team, delivering exceptional food across hospitality, private dining and staff dining while building strong client relationships.

You’ll drive bespoke menus, manage budgets and food costing, and continuously elevate culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment. This is a leadership role shaping a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large kitchen teams in premium hospitality.
• Ability to develop bespoke menus and concepts.
• Strong client-facing and relationship skills.
• Proven budgeting and food costing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Create bespoke menus and innovative food concepts.
• Develop and elevate the staff dining offer.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and private dining experiences.
• Respond confidently to last-minute requests and changing client needs.
• Manage food costing, budgets and commercial performance.
• Continuously drive creativity, quality and culinary excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship building

Menu development

Budgeting / costing

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile operation in London near Liverpool Street Station. You will lead a 14-strong kitchen team, delivering exceptional food across hospitality, private dining and staff dining while building strong client relationships.

You’ll drive bespoke menus, manage budgets and food costing, and continuously elevate culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment. This is a leadership role shaping a growing operation.