Hospitality & Fine Dining Head Chef

Restaurant Associates; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-end kitchen in East London. This role offers the opportunity to design innovative menus and manage a professional team while ensuring exceptional culinary experiences. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to career development.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Healthcare benefits for family

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a premium hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Passion for quality and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a professional kitchen team.
• Design and execute seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen operations and food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

People Management

Quality Presentation

Costing Knowledge

Food Safety Compliance

Job description

Hospitality Head Chef £55,000 | 40 Hours per Week | Canary Wharf

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-end hospitality kitchen in the heart of Canary Wharf. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious operation delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Location: Canary Wharf, London
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Role Highlights:

• Lead and inspire a professional kitchen team.
• Design and execute seasonal, innovative menus.
• Manage kitchen operations, budgets, and food safety compliance.
• Liaise with front of house and client stakeholders to ensure excellence.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a premium hospitality or corporate environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and people management skills.
• Passion for quality, presentation, and sustainability.
• Sound understanding of costing, compliance, and stock control.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Subsidised meals
• Subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

About Us

Restaurant Associates delivers brilliant hospitality through our food, drink, and services. We collaborate with partners and clients to achieve excellence in employee dining and hospitality at some of the UK's leading workplaces, iconic cultural, and heritage destinations.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.