Executive Chef jobs in United Kingdom

With over 20 Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.
RH is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Chef to lead our Culinary Team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our vision, overseeing every aspect of Culinary operations, and ensuring an uncompromising commitment to quality and hospitality. As Executive Chef, you will set the strategic direction, cultivate and develop exceptional talent, and drive operational excellence through refined systems and processes. You will inspire and empower your team to create extraordinary guest experiences while optimizing performance, innovation, and efficiency. As a key leader within the business, you will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the overall success of RH Hospitality. As a key leader within RH Hospitality, you will collaborate across cross-functionally to enhance the success of our business and reinforce our culture.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop Culinary Team Members through structured training, mentorship, and in-the-moment coaching and guidance to uphold RH’s Culinary standards and support their professional growth
• Define and lead the strategic direction of the kitchen team, overseeing recruitment, hiring and onboarding by building a high-performing team aligned with RH’s vision
• Own and drive RH’s Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial performance by leading inventory control, labor and food cost optimization, and expense forecasting to ensure operational efficiency and business success
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to contribute to daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and expense planning, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Elevate and refine service execution, conducting detailed line checks, ensuring flawless food preparation, and overseeing seamless expediting to maintain world-class Culinary experiences
• Mentor and empower the Kitchen Leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous growth
• Ensure strict adherence to quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance, and support ongoing operational excellence

• 5+ years experience in Culinary and hospitality leadership positions in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
• Expertise in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or other inventory management system) and email communication
• Advanced Culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
• Proven ability to work autonomously while making strategic decisions and collaborating effectively across all levels of leadership
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the country in which they are applying at the time of application
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed

• Frequently lift and move up to 25 kgs using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment