Executive Chef — London Private Dining Leader

Restaurant Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways program

Digital GP access

Wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries and cinema

Cash rewards program

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Executive Chef – London with Restaurant Associates is a high-profile culinary leadership role near Liverpool Street Station. You will lead a 14-strong kitchen team, delivering premium hospitality across private dining, staff dining and general hospitality, while building strong client relationships and exceeding expectations.

You will create bespoke menus, innovate food concepts, manage food costing and budgets, and drive culinary excellence in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for a creative, flexible and commercially savvy Executive Chef with a genuine passion for food and people.

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.

Job description

Executive Chef – London with Restaurant Associates is a high-profile culinary leadership role near Liverpool Street Station. You will lead a 14-strong kitchen team, delivering premium hospitality across private dining, staff dining and general hospitality, while building strong client relationships and exceeding expectations.

You will create bespoke menus, innovate food concepts, manage food costing and budgets, and drive culinary excellence in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.