Executive Head Chef

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in London is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation across multiple outlets within a luxury hotel. You will take full ownership of the kitchen, directing around 20 chefs while driving standards and commercial performance.

The role demands hands-on leadership, exceptional culinary standards, and strong people management in a five-star setting; living in London is essential to join this prestigious team.

Qualifications

• Current Executive Chef or equivalent in a luxury hotel or five-star setting.
• Experience leading ~20 chefs across multiple outlets.
• Strong commercial awareness with GP, labour and kitchen performance.
• Experience in London's restaurant and hospitality market.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brigade of around 20 chefs across multiple outlets.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver guest experiences.
• Manage budgets, food costs, labour and stock control.
• Recruit, mentor and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Food safety compliance

Luxury hospitality experience

Team development

Job description

Executive Chef Central London Salary: Circa A GBP 90,000

We are working on behalf of a luxury hotel in the heart of Central London to recruit an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation across multiple outlets.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well:established, high:end property with an excellent reputation for quality, service and guest experience. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the kitchen operation, leading a brigade of around 20 chefs while driving standards, consistency and commercial performance across a diverse food offering.

What youll be doing

• Leading and developing a brigade of around 20 chefs across multiple outlets.
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation throughout the hotel.
• Working closely with senior leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Managing budgets, food costs, labour and stock control.
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing the kitchen team.
• Driving consistency, efficiency and high operational standards.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety and health and safety legislation.

What were looking for

• Current Executive Chef, Executive Head Chef or a strong Head Chef operating within a luxury hotel or five:star environment.
• Experience managing multiple food and beverage outlets.
• Previous experience leading teams of around 20 chefs or more.
• A background within luxury hospitality with exceptional culinary standards.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven control of GP, labour and kitchen performance.
• Experience working within Londons restaurant and hospitality market is essential.
• You must currently live within London.
• A hands:on leader with excellent communication and people management skills.

Whats on offer

• Salary of circa A GBP 90,000.
• The opportunity to lead the food offering within a prestigious Central London hotel.
• A stable, long:term role with an established luxury property.
• Autonomy to lead, develop and inspire a talented culinary team.