Group Exec Head Chef

Group Executive Chef London
£60,000 + Bonus

We are recruiting for a passionate and inspiring Group Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation across two prestigious sites in Central London.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a high-profile, multi-site operation creating innovative, modern food concepts while delivering exceptional quality across a diverse range of services.

Catering for a wide audience, including VIPs and media personalities, the offering spans employee dining, fine dining hospitality, and large-scale, high-profile events.

The Role

As Group Executive Chef, you will take ownership of the overall culinary strategy, driving standards, innovation, and commercial performance across both sites.

You will:

• Develop and lead the culinary vision across all food offerings
• Create and implement seasonal, innovative, and commercially viable menus
• Ensure consistency, quality, and creativity across cafés, restaurants, and events
• Introduce modern food trends, including sustainability, plant-based innovation, and health-focused options
• Lead, mentor, and inspire kitchen teams, building a strong and engaged culture
• Oversee high-profile events and bespoke hospitality
• Manage financial performance, with a focus on cost control and revenue growth

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (paid overtime)

About You

You are a proven culinary leader with experience operating at a senior level within a multi-site environment.

You will bring:

• Experience as an Executive Chef or Group Executive Chef
• A strong background in high-end hospitality, events, and corporate dining
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills
• A track record of launching new food concepts and culinary programmes
• Experience managing large-scale events and premium hospitality
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control expertise
• A genuine passion for food innovation, trends, and customer experience
• A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, can-do approach
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Interested? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we d love to hear from you. Get in touch for more details.