Head Chef | Fine Dining Leader, Culinary Innovator

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Secondary career leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via HAPI app

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Head Chef for Client Dining in London (Liverpool Street) with a fine dining, à la carte focus. The role commands up to £60,000 and a Monday to Friday schedule, with extensive benefits and development opportunities.

You’ll lead a skilled kitchen team, deliver exceptional menus, and drive standards across food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The opportunity emphasizes culinary leadership, budget management, and collaboration with clients to set new standards in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or similar role.
• Demonstrates obsession for food and creating memorable experiences.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and supporting a kitchen team.
• financially astute with ability to create and monitor budgets and drive performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills; thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, collaborate and support direct reports to deliver exceptional standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders through clear communication.
• Mentor and develop team members through training, recognition and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence focusing on food standards, service and innovation.
• Achieve key KPIs including Health & Safety, Sustainability, Financial & Governance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food obsession

Team leadership

Budgeting

Coaching & delegation

Prioritization under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Head Chef for Client Dining in London (Liverpool Street) with a fine dining, à la carte focus. The role commands up to £60,000 and a Monday to Friday schedule, with extensive benefits and development opportunities.

You’ll lead a skilled kitchen team, deliver exceptional menus, and drive standards across food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The opportunity emphasizes culinary leadership, budget management, and collaboration with clients to set new standards in