Executive Head Chef

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee its culinary operations and lead a large team across various dining outlets. You will be responsible for high-quality food production and maintaining a positive kitchen culture. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Michelin or Rosette-level kitchens and is passionate about food and hospitality. A competitive salary package between £90,000 - £100,000 is offered, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Chef or senior Executive Sous in a multi-outlet hotel.
• Background in Michelin or Rosette-level kitchens.
• Comfortable leading big teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Approachable, calm and standards-driven.
• Passionate about food, people and culture.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for food standards and kitchen culture.
• Lead and develop large teams across different styles of service.
• Oversee daily service for all dining outlets.
• Manage food and labour costs across multiple outlets.
• Deliver high-quality food that fits the hotel's lifestyle positioning.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen operations

Team motivation and development

Creativity in menu development

Commercial awareness

Strong culinary skills

Job description

EXECUTIVE CHEF – LIFESTYLE LUXURY HOTEL, LONDON

This is a senior role within a design-driven luxury hotel in central London, known for its creative atmosphere, strong sense of community and busy, all-day food and drink scene. The hotel attracts a mix of hotel guests, London locals and a global audience who come as much for the energy as they do for the stay.

Food and drink sit at the heart of the experience. The operation includes a destination restaurant, a relaxed but high-quality casual dining concept, cocktail‑led bar food, events, room service and staff dining. Menus are rooted in quality produce, confident flavours and global influence, delivered in a way that feels accessible rather than formal.

You will lead the entire culinary operation, shape the food culture and be a visible, hands‑on presence across the hotel.

THE ROLE

• Set the tone for food, standards and kitchen culture across all outlets.
• Lead, motivate and develop large teams across different styles of service.
• Create kitchens that are calm, organised and collaborative.
• Oversee daily service for restaurants, events, room service and staff dining.
• Work closely with senior hotel leadership, front‑of‑house and bar teams.
• Champion cleanliness, structure and consistency.

THE BUSINESS SIDE

• Own food and labour costs across multiple outlets.
• Manage purchasing, suppliers and stock with a practical approach.
• Review performance regularly and make informed decisions.
• Balance creativity with commercial awareness.

FOOD & IDENTITY

• Deliver high-quality food that fits the hotel’s lifestyle positioning.
• Lead menu development, seasonal changes and one‑off events.
• Focus on good sourcing, strong technique and flavour‑led cooking.
• Stay connected to London’s food scene and evolving guest expectations.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience as an Executive Chef or senior Executive Sous in a multi‑outlet hotel.
• Background in Michelin or Rosette‑level kitchens.
• Comfortable leading big teams in a fast‑moving environment.
• Approachable, calm and standards‑driven.
• Passionate about food, people and culture.

PACKAGE

• Salary package £90,000 - £100,000
• Benefits

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