Executive Chef Manager, Full-time

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Greater London is seeking an Executive Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in a new state-of-the-art café. In this full-time role, you will supervise food preparation, manage team schedules, and maintain high culinary standards. Candidates should have experience in managing a busy kitchen, a passion for creating innovative dishes, and a commitment to safety. This position offers competitive compensation, inclusive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food inventory and supplier management.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and ensure culinary standards.
• Hire and train team members to meet quality standards.
• Manage food orders and maintain inventory controls.
• Plan and supervise special events as needed.

Skills

Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen

Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes

Ability to create a talented staff

High level of customer service

Education

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Executive Chef Manager, Full-time. This is a new state of the art Cafe opening February 2026. It will operate two (2) shifts Monday through Friday.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise the kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and other team members, overseeing that all the food items are prepared as determined by our culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Hire, orientate and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met
• Create and manage production team member schedules
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results
• Plan and supervise special events
• Handle any food preparation issues (i.e. food shortages, excesses, outdated products, poor quality) by taking action to correct problems

Requirements

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen
• Culinary certification preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes
• A passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Professional appearance
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE