Executive Chef: Lead Kitchens, Craft Menus, Drive Standards

Draughts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Greater London is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations across their venues. This role emphasizes setting high standards, developing kitchen teams, and ensuring food quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary leadership and team development, coupled with a commitment to food safety and operational excellence. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the culinary experience in a vibrant and creative environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Store discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running kitchens and developing teams.
• Strong commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Ability to balance creativity with consistency in food offering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the food offer across venues, setting standards and building teams.
• Own menu development, margins, food quality, compliance, and safety.
• Ensure kitchens operate safely and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety compliance

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading hospitality group in Greater London is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations across their venues. This role emphasizes setting high standards, developing kitchen teams, and ensuring food quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary leadership and team development, coupled with a commitment to food safety and operational excellence. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the culinary experience in a vibrant and creative environment.