We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to provide high quality daily lunches for approximately 4-10 people. The role primarily involves preparing daily internal lunches, as well as delivering fine dining lunches for senior external guests and, on occasion, catering for breakfast meetings. This position would suit a confident and adaptable chef who thrives in a discreet corporate environment and consistently delivers exceptional standards. You will be responsible for creating seasonal menus that range from simple, healthy executive lunches to refined, Michelin-level dining for high-profile guests.
The chef will work independently, however there is a full-time cleaner to assist with clearing the dining room and kitchen. The position is Monday Friday from 8am-2pm, however flexibility to cater for occasional breakfasts will be required. The chef will be responsible for all menu planning and food shopping, liaising closely with the EA.
Key Responsibilities:
Menu Design & Food Preparation:
Prepare and produce creative, varied, and seasonal menus using high-quality ingredients
Adapt menus to suit different audiences, from internal lunches to fine dining for senior external guests
Confidently prepare a wide range of cuisines, including Mediterranean and Asian
Cater for all dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances, including last-minute changes
Deliver food to the highest standard, ensuring timely service, presentation, and clear-down
When required, prepare healthy snacks and meals in advance of planned days off
Occasionally cater for informal and formal breakfast meetings
Remain open to feedback from the Executive team and continually refine menus and service
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of preferred cuisines and dietary preferences of Executives and guests
Kitchen Management:
Full ownership of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation
Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene standards are strictly adhered to
Maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring it is clean, serviced, and in good working order
Organise, label, and store all stock and equipment accurately
Manage stock levels efficiently, develop relationships with preferred suppliers, minimise waste, and reorder as required
Ensure fridges, freezers, and dry stores are regularly checked, cleaned, and compliant with food safety standards
Skills profile:
Minimum of 5 years experience as a Head Chef or equivalent, including experience in a fine dining environment
Proven ability to produce creative, seasonal menus at a Michelin-level standard
Trained in Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
Strong culinary skills across a variety of cuisines and dietary requirements
Able to scale up catering numbers at short notice while maintaining quality and consistency
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Confident, professional, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and high-profile guests
Calm under pressure, flexible, and proactive in unexpected situations
Discreet, trustworthy, reliable, and personable, with a good sense of humour
*A minimum of 5 years experience as a Head Chef with Michelin Star experience is essential.
Please see summarised details below:
Role: Executive Chef
Start: ASAP
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm
Location: Central London
Salary: £50,000 £70,000 DOE
If interested, please do apply below with a fully up to date CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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