Executive Head Chef
Executive Chef | Central London | Salary: Circa £90,000
We are working on behalf of a luxury hotel in the heart of Central London to recruit an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation across multiple outlets.
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, high-end property with an excellent reputation for quality, service and guest experience.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the kitchen operation, leading a brigade of around 20 chefs while driving standards, consistency and commercial performance across a diverse food offering.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and developing a brigade of around 20 chefs across multiple outlets.
- Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation throughout the hotel.
- Working closely with senior leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
- Managing budgets, food costs, labour and stock control.
- Recruiting, mentoring and developing the kitchen team.
- Driving consistency, efficiency and high operational standards.
- Ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety legislation.
What we're looking for
- Current Executive Chef, Executive Head Chef or a strong Head Chef operating within a luxury hotel or five-star environment.
- Experience managing multiple food and beverage outlets.
- Previous experience leading teams of around 20 chefs or more.
- A background within luxury hospitality with exceptional culinary standards.
- Strong commercial awareness with proven control of GP, labour and kitchen performance.
- Experience working within London's restaurant and hospitality market is essential.
- You must currently live within London.
- A hands-on leader with excellent communication and people management skills.
What's on offer
- Salary of circa £90,000.
- The opportunity to lead the food offering within a prestigious Central London hotel.
- A stable, long-term role with an established luxury property.
- Autonomy to lead, develop and inspire a talented culinary team.
If you are an experienced Executive Chef with a luxury background and a proven track record within London's hospitality scene, we'd love to hear from you.
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Perm
- Rate: £90k per year + Base + Bonus
- Location: City of London, Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 00000
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SC999956818
- Posted: 2026-07-21 15:48:50 -
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