Executive Chef: Luxury Staff Dining & VIP Events Leader

Searcys; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Discount portal

Employee assistance

Meals on shift

Culinary development

Cycle to work

Uniforms provided

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Team socials

Zusammenfassung

Searcys is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead our flagship venue kitchen, delivering innovative staff dining and high-end hospitality experiences for corporate events and VIP functions. You will head a diverse team, drive culinary excellence, and sustain rigorous food safety and quality standards across a dual-focus operation.

In this role, you will design seasonal menus, manage food costs, and collaborate with events and front-of-house teams to create memorable experiences while mentoring

Qualifikationen

• Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef with high-volume multi-outlet experience.
• Strong background in contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events.
• Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent).

Aufgaben

• Design and implement creative, on-trend menus across staff dining and hospitality operations.
• Manage and inspire a brigade of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless experiences.
• Monitor food costs and ensure profitability in line with budget targets.
• Uphold strict health & safety, allergen, and hygiene standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, training and development.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment.
• Strong background in both contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events.
• Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality.
• Inspirational leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience managing a large team will be essential.
• Financially astute with experience managing food margins and cost controls.
• Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent).

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu design

Brigade management

Cost control

Sustainability

Jobbeschreibung

Searcys is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead our flagship venue kitchen, delivering innovative staff dining and high-end hospitality experiences for corporate events and VIP functions. You will head a diverse team, drive culinary excellence, and sustain rigorous food safety and quality standards across a dual-focus operation.

In this role, you will design seasonal menus, manage food costs, and collaborate with events and front-of-house teams to create memorable experiences while mentoring