Group Exec Chef, London £60k bonus

Posting date:	09 March 2026
Salary:	£60,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 April 2026
Location:	NW1
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	HR-CL Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	644175-40830

Summary

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and inspiring Group Exec Chef to lead the culinary operation at these prestigious sites based in Central London.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right person to create innovative, modern, high-quality food concepts and help shape the culinary future.

Catering for a large variety of people including VIPs and media personalities over two sites, the food offers range from employee dining to fine dining hospitality and high-profile events.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for developing and leading the overall culinary strategy
• Create and implement innovative, seasonal and commercially viable menus across cafés, restaurants, hospitality and events
• Ensure food quality, creativity and consistency across the sites
• Implement modern culinary trends including sustainable sourcing, plant-based menus and healthy options
• Lead, manage and inspire kitchen teams supporting where needed as well as mentoring and guiding
• Overseeing financials including a focus on revenue growth through events and food offers

Working hours are 5/7, 40 hours per week (paid overtime)

What we are looking for:

• An Executive Chef or Group Executive Chef in a multi-site environment
• Proven experience within high-end hospitality, events and corporate dining
• Exceptional leadership with ability to develop a team
• Experience in launching new food concepts and building culinary programmes
• Ability to manage large events and bespoke hospitality
• Commercially minded with strong cost control experience
• A genuine passion for food innovation and trends as well as hospitality and customer service
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a positive can-do manner
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Interested and feel this could be the opportunity for you? Then get in touch for more details