Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Luxury Dining & Events

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development and Training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and people awards

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Vacherin is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-performing brigade at Standard Chartered Bank in London. You will oversee two floors of operation, ensuring premium standards across all service styles, with a busy calendar of events and strong guest focus.

You will manage food cost and team development, delivering restaurant-quality menus while driving innovation in a prestigious setting. Competitive salary of £60,000 and weekdays shifts support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef with high-volume premium hospitality experience.
• Experience leading teams in busy, quality-driven kitchens.
• Preference for Michelin-standard or large-scale catering background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a brigade of 6 chefs and 3 kitchen porters across two floors, maintaining high standards.
• Oversee a fast-paced retail and hospitality operation with 350+ daily covers and events.
• Drive restaurant-quality food across premium hospitality, fine dining, and bespoke catering.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and service in a 5-star client environment.
• Plan and execute an extensive calendar of hospitality events with 3–4 evening functions weekly.
• Lead, train and develop kitchen staff, promoting accountability and culinary excellence.
• Manage food cost, labour, stock, and waste while maintaining premium standards.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and front-of-house to deliver standout guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Develop innovative menus and seasonal offerings to enhance retail and hospitality.
• Maintain visible leadership during high-volume service and events.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, team performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume service

Menu development

Budget & cost control

Staff training

Job description

Vacherin is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-performing brigade at Standard Chartered Bank in London. You will oversee two floors of operation, ensuring premium standards across all service styles, with a busy calendar of events and strong guest focus.

You will manage food cost and team development, delivering restaurant-quality menus while driving innovation in a prestigious setting. Competitive salary of £60,000 and weekdays shifts support work-life balance.