Executive Head Chef

Baxterstorey; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality company is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead culinary operations in a flagship venue in the City of London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both contemporary staff dining and fine dining events, providing innovative menus while inspiring a team of chefs. This role offers competitive benefits, including meals on shift and a culinary development program.

Benefits

Access to everyday discounts

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Culinary development programme

Chef incentive days

Chef Whites and shoes provided

Birthday off

Day off to volunteer

Team socials

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in high-volume environments.
• Strong background in staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events.
• Financially astute with experience managing food margins and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative, on-trend menus.
• Manage and inspire kitchen staff.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor food costs and ensure profitability.

Skills

Creative menu design

Leadership and team management

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Executive Head Chef – Hospitality & Retail

Salary: Up to £55'000

Working hours: Monday to Friday

Location: St Paul\'s / Bank

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious site offering a dual-focus operation:

• Modern Staff Dining: Delivering seasonal, nutritious, and exciting menus that enhance the workplace experience.
• High-End Hospitality & Events: Creating bespoke, memorable menus for executive dining, private events, and VIP receptions.

As Executive Chef, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence, drive innovation, and maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.

Baxterstorey are recruiting for an Executive Head Chef to join the team at one of our flagship venues based in the City of London.

We are looking for a dynamic, food and people focussed Executive Chef ready to take the lead in a multi-faceted and fast paced Corporate Law Firm contract catering environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled culinary professional to oversee both innovative staff dining services and exceptional hospitality experiences, including fine dining, corporate events, and VIP functions.

As an Executive Head Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Culinary development programme
• Chef incentive days
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Chef Whites and shoes provided
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Team socials

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless hospitality 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
• Liaise with the Chefs from our regional catered sites to deliver consistency across the group
• Lead on Marketing promotions and Pop-Ups

Qualifications

• 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
• Computer literate, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality
• Inspirational leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• A previous experience in managing a large team will be essential
• Financially astute with experience managing food margins and cost controls
• Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent)