COREcruitment

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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