Group Executive Chef - Premium Restaurant Group 80-110k

COREcruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium restaurant group is seeking a Group Executive Chef to oversee operations across Brighton and London. This role involves culinary innovation, staff management, and ensuring profitable operations, with excellent growth opportunities as the group expands.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Creative freedom in menu development

Strong support network from leadership

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Group Executive Chef.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement menus and training plans.
• Experience with GP optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations across multiple sites.
• Drive culinary excellence and innovate menus.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain profitability.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Creative flair

Financial acumen

Supply chain management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Group Executive Chef - Premium Restaurant Group 80-110k, Brighton

col-narrow-left

Client:

COREcruitment

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

53575c4345ae

Job Views:

7

Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Brighton & London

Job Role: Group Executive Chef
Food Style: Cooking by Fire / Charcoal
Volume: 200 covers per day
Sites: 7 plus expansion
Report to: Director

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Group Executive Chef to join a high-volume, top-quality premium restaurant group, with sites across Brighton and London. With exciting expansion plans and new funding, this is the perfect chance for an ambitious Group Executive Chef to drive culinary excellence and shape the future of this thriving brand.

The ideal Group Executive Chef will have a passion for cooking over fire and charcoal, along with the leadership skills to manage multiple sites and oversee all aspects of the food operation. This role offers the chance to launch a new site, develop innovative menus, and work closely with suppliers to maintain a healthy GP while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The Company:

• Premium restaurant group with a focus on high-volume, quality-driven cooking.
• Opportunities for career progression as the group expands.
• Strong support network from the senior leadership team.
• Creative freedom to shape menus and food concepts.
• Dynamic and rewarding environment with a clear vision for growth.

The Group Executive Chef they are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Group Executive Chef ready for the next step.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Creative flair and wide knowledge of food trends.
• Ability to develop and implement menus, spec sheets, and training plans.
• Strong financial acumen, with a focus on revenue growth and profitability.
• Experience with supply chain management and GP optimisation.
• Based in Brighton or London, with flexibility for travel.