Executive Chef - London

Legado; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legado, a brand-new Spanish restaurant opening in Shoreditch, seeks an experienced Executive Chef. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team and create exceptional dining experiences, overseeing kitchen operations and menu development. Join a renowned restaurant group known for its commitment to quality and innovation in fine dining.

Benefits

Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants

Discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Access to Financial Advice

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Additional holiday for every year with us

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a quality restaurant (preferably Michelin level).
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce.
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall kitchen operations and team management.
• Develop menu items in collaboration with Chef Nieves.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.

Skills

Creative approach

Attention to detail

Staff management

Trend awareness

Financial management

Job description

Executive Chef - London

Legado - Executive Chef Executive Chef - Legado

Salary - up to 85,000 per annum

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in fine dining/Michelin

From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to be part of Legado—a brand-new Spanish restaurant opening this summer in Shoreditch.

If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for an experienced Executive Chef who shares the same enthusiasm, dedication and passion for food, vibrant hospitality and a unique culinary experience.

The Location

Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.

Legado will open summer 2025 in Montacute Yards, just off Shoreditch High Street.

The Position

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the whole operation; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with Nieves and her team. You will manage the overall kitchen operation as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a quality Restaurant (preferably Michelin level;
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade;
• Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;
• Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;

This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for an expceptional Executive Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership
• Company tech scheme

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions
• Season Ticket Loan

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle’s, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.