Area Executive Chef - Premium London Pub Group - London 65k plus bonus

A multi-site Area Chef role leading around 10 fresh, food-led kitchens for one of London's leading independent pub groups.

An award-winning London pub, bar and restaurant group is looking for an Group Chef to lead food across a portfolio of around 10 sites.

The group operates more than 50 individual pubs, bars and restaurants across the capital, each with its own character, and has won national awards as both a managed pub company and a food-led pub company.

This is a senior, hands-on Area Executive Chef/Group Chef/Operations Chef style role working alongside the Operations Team.

The Area Executive Chef will set the standard for fresh seasonal food, drive kitchen profitability and develop the next generation of Head Chefs, within a business that continues to grow with new openings on the way.

The Area Executive Chef role

• Lead food standards, consistency and quality across around 10 London pubs, bars and restaurants.
• Work closely with Area Managers and the Operations Team on sales, GP and labour targets.
• Recruit, coach and develop Head Chefs and kitchen teams, building strong succession.
• Champion fresh seasonal produce and support menu development across the area.
• Drive food cost, stock control and margin through clear systems and regular kitchen reviews.
• Maintain uncompromising food safety, health and safety and allergen standards.
• Support new openings, refurbishments and the launch of new menus.

About you

• Currently an Area Chef, Operations Chef or multi-site Executive Chef in a food-led hospitality business.
• Strong background in fresh, seasonal cooking within quality pubs, bars or restaurants.
• A people-first leader who spots talent and builds loyal, engaged kitchen teams.
• Commercially sharp with confident use of GP, labour and stock reporting.
• Detail-focused on standards, compliance and consistency across multiple sites.
• Authentic, collaborative and creative, with a drive to keep improving.

The package

• 65k package (basic salary and tronc combined).
• Bonus reviewed bi-annually, linked to sales growth across the area.
• 28 days holiday plus a birthday off, enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Company pension, death in service cover and early wage access.
• Discounts across the group, cycle to work scheme, regular incentives and socials.

If you are an Area Executive Chef or Area Chef with multi-site, fresh food pub or restaurant experience and want to lead around 10 kitchens in a growing London group, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.