Executive Head Chef

Restaurant Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Canary Wharf is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to manage culinary operations at a dynamic venue. You will oversee kitchen functions across hospitality and retail, ensuring excellent food quality and standards. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership skills and a passion for quality food. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, career development opportunities, and benefits such as discounts on travel and groceries.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Career development opportunities

Health care benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Chef with leadership responsibilities.
• Passionate about food quality, creativity, and operational excellence.
• Strong leadership skills, able to inspire and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations across hospitality and retail outlets.
• Manage and mentor Head Chefs in retail and hospitality settings.
• Develop and maintain high-quality menus.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Food quality and operational excellence

Organisational and communication skills

Creativity in menu development

Job description

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Salary: Up to £65,000 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations at a dynamic hospitality and retail venue in Canary Wharf. This exciting role oversees food quality and kitchen operations across Hospitality and Retail, including two busy coffee bars.

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for managing and supporting both the Head Chef for Retail and the Head Chef for Hospitality, ensuring seamless collaboration and consistently outstanding food standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations across hospitality and retail outlets
• Manage and mentor Head Chefs in retail and hospitality settings
• Develop and maintain high-quality menus that reflect our brand and customer expectations
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
• Control food costs, stock management, and kitchen budgets
• Foster a positive, motivated, and productive kitchen environment
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver excellent customer experiences

About You

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Chef with leadership responsibilities
• Passionate about food quality, creativity, and operational excellence
• Strong leadership and team management skills, able to inspire and develop others
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Knowledge of both hospitality and retail food operations an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities effectively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40-hour working week
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive working environment in a prime Canary Wharf location

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.