Job Title: Assistant Group Executive Chef
Location: London
Salary: Circa £70,000 to £80,000 depending on experience and background

We are working with a growing high-end gastropub and restaurant group that is looking for an Assistant Group Executive Chef to support the Chef Director as the business continues to grow.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong multi-site chef operator who has worked across premium restaurants, quality gastropubs, fine dining, and high-volume food-led operations.

The company has built a strong reputation for quality, with some sites holding Bib Gourmand recognition.

This gives a clear indication of the food standards, attention to detail, and consistency expected across the group.

The Role

As Assistant Group Executive Chef, you will work closely with the Chef Director across the London estate, supporting daily kitchen operations, food standards, training, menu consistency, and new site development.

This is a hands-on role.

You will be in the kitchens, working directly with Head Chefs and their teams, helping them deliver consistent quality while making sure each site runs smoothly, commercially, and to the expected standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Director across multiple London sites
• Maintain high standards across food quality, presentation, consistency, and service
• Work closely with Head Chefs to develop, coach, and strengthen their kitchen teams
• Assist with menu development, seasonal changes, and supplier relationships
• Support new openings, launches, and operational rollouts
• Help improve kitchen systems, stock control, GP, labour, ordering, and compliance
• Be visible and hands-on during service when needed
• Drive consistency while respecting the character of each site
• Identify training needs and help build stronger kitchen leadership across the group

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong multi-site experience within premium restaurants, gastropubs, or quality food-led groups
• Background across fine dining, premium casual, or high-volume operations
• Experience working at a high level in quality fresh food kitchens
• Exposure to Michelin Guide, Bib Gourmand, rosette, or high-quality fresh food environments would be highly advantageous
• Confident supporting several kitchens at once
• Hands-on, calm, organised, and highly operational
• Strong understanding of food quality, consistency, GP, labour, and kitchen controls
• Able to build trust with Head Chefs and kitchen teams
• Comfortable working in a growing business where systems are still developing
• Passionate about fresh food, quality produce, and team development

This Role Would Suit

• A strong Group Head Chef looking for a bigger platform
• A Senior Head Chef with multi-site exposure
• A Development Chef with strong operational experience
• A Head Chef from a premium group ready to move into a wider leadership role

Why Apply?

• London-based senior chef role
• Circa £70,000 to £80,000 package
• Growing premium hospitality group
• Some sites with Bib Gourmand recognition
• Hands-on role with real influence
• Work closely with an experienced Chef Director
• Support new openings and company growth
• Opportunity to shape standards, teams, and kitchen culture

This is a strong role for a chef who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, and playing a key part in the growth of a premium restaurant and gastropub group.

Apply today to find out more.