Executive Head Chef in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£80,000 - £100,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

EXECUTIVE CHEF – LIFESTYLE LUXURY HOTEL, LONDON

This is a senior role within a design-driven luxury hotel in central London, known for its creative atmosphere, strong sense of community and busy, all-day food and drink scene. The hotel attracts a mix of hotel guests, London locals and a global audience who come as much for the energy as they do for the stay.

Food and drink sit at the heart of the experience. The operation includes a destination restaurant, a relaxed but high-quality casual dining concept, cocktail-led bar food, events, room service and staff dining. Menus are rooted in quality produce, confident flavours and global influence, delivered in a way that feels accessible rather than formal.

You will lead the entire culinary operation, shape the food culture and be a visible, hands-on presence across the hotel.

THE ROLE

Set the tone for food, standards and kitchen culture across all outlets.
Lead, motivate and develop large teams across different styles of service.
Create kitchens that are calm, organised and collaborative.
Oversee daily service for restaurants, events, room service and staff dining.
Work closely with senior hotel leadership, front-of-house and bar teams.
Champion cleanliness, structure and consistency.

THE BUSINESS SIDE

Own food and labour costs across multiple outlets.
Manage purchasing, suppliers and stock with a practical approach.
Review performance regularly and make informed decisions.
Balance creativity with commercial awareness.

FOOD & IDENTITY

Deliver high-quality food that fits the hotel’s lifestyle positioning.
Lead menu development, seasonal changes and one-off events.
Focus on good sourcing, strong technique and flavour-led cooking.
Stay connected to London’s food scene and evolving guest expectations.

ABOUT YOU

Experience as an Executive Chef or senior Executive Sous in a multi-outlet hotel.
Background in Michelin or Rosette-level kitchens.
Comfortable leading big teams in a fast-moving environment.
Approachable, calm and standards-driven.
Passionate about food, people and culture.

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