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.