Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel Culinary Leader

45 Park Lane; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

50% discounts on F&B within Dorchester

Private pension 8%

Seasonal ticket loan

Eye care vouchers

Apprenticeships and training programs

Social events

Well-being support

Job summary

45 Park Lane in London is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the culinary operations for CUT and related outlets, delivering exceptional, five-star dining experiences. You will lead a multi‑skilled kitchen brigade, develop menus, maintain premium standards, manage costs, and ensure safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and a deep understanding of luxury hospitality, with English as the primary language.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
• Experience in managing a sizeable, multiskilled kitchen brigade.
• Strong classical foundation combined with contemporary creativity.
• Excellent knowledge of premium meat, particularly steak and high-quality beef.
• Experience with luxury ingredients and high-volume service without compromising standards.
• Menu development and seasonal product knowledge.
• Ability to operate at five-star/luxury standards.
• Strong understanding of VIP service and guest expectations.
• Calm, highly organised leadership under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with F&B, restaurant and hotel leadership.
• We encourage the unique personalities and passions of our employees, working together; as a team, a hotel and Collection.
• Our guests forge our legacy. Knowing and understanding them is our goal, valuing kindness over process.
• In a fast-moving world, we remain consistent and relevant, requiring flexibility from everyone on the team.
• Strong communication skills - English is the primary language used at 45 Park Lane.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall culinary leadership for CUT kitchen and ensure top-tier experiences across 45 Park Lane offerings.
• Develop and maintain high culinary standards, presentation, and consistency across all outlets including CUT by Wolfgang Puck.
• Lead and mentor a multiskilled kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, wastage and portion control.
• Build relationships with premium suppliers and ensure compliance with food safety and health requirements.
• Drive creativity while staying true to CUT’s modern American steakhouse identity.
• Respond to guest dietary requests and special occasions with excellence.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and hotel leadership to maintain alignment.

Skills

Executive chef experience

Luxury hotel background

Staff leadership

Menu development

English proficiency

Job description

45 Park Lane in London is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the culinary operations for CUT and related outlets, delivering exceptional, five-star dining experiences. You will lead a multi‑skilled kitchen brigade, develop menus, maintain premium standards, manage costs, and ensure safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and a deep understanding of luxury hospitality, with English as the primary language.