Executive chef jobs in London

About Us Al Dente is an Italian restaurant chain, fresh pasta laboratory and wine shop. We are a resilient and flourishing business with five locations. We provide Great food and Excellent service in a warm and relaxed environment. Head Chef We are looking for a motivated, experienced Head Chef to join the Kitchen team on our Goodge Street branch. We are looking for an head Chef eager to prepare fresh pasta dishes, quality Italian food, made from fresh, prepared with skills and passion. The ideal candidate will need to be passionate about food, flexible and keen to learn. A self-motivated natural team player that thrives under pressure. Great salary + service charge. The minimum requirements for this Head chef role include: - Experience at the required level - Ensuring the line and prep cooks prepare the dishes according to the Executive Chef's specifications and standards - Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant's standards and regulations - Addressing and resolving diners' and clients' complaints quickly - Monitoring the kitchen area and ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards - Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired - Experience in BUSY fresh food restaurant - Experience in the pasta section - A genuine passion for creating the finest food - Keen to thrive in the busy kitchen environment - A strong personality – someone looking to challenge themselves - Local to London - Eligibility to live and work in UK The role of the Head Chef will include: - Handle fresh ingredients, prepare them to the highest standards - Leadership skills - Carry out the service at all sections - Maintain a professional manner while under pressure - Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary

Experience motivated chef who can work alone and cook consistently. Must be hygiene qualified and follow regular hygiene compliance. Must be able to place orders and control stock.

Andrea Bars is a small independent group of two restaurants/bars across London. Each site serves high-quality cocktails and carefully sourced, fresh, seasonal food at a reasonable price. Looking for a creative head chef with experience to lead the small team. Genuine opportunities for promotion as we grow, our main focus is to promote from within Job details: Salary - up to 40k/per year Location – 6 Adam's Ct, London EC2N 1DX Start – Immediately

Looking for experienced Head Chef to start at an established Japanese restaurant located in central London. Please apply for more details

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic chef to join our Team Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team , You're there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high quality product yet simple in a busy environment. What we are looking for: To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality Promote good working relationships throughout the team Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. ** In return:** You can look forward to working with a dedicated team You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday Free staff meals You will be working in a central location Salary : Competitive and depending on your experience + service charge + bonus If this sounds like you, then send us your CV today!

Seeking expert griddle/grill chef to manage a small team. To plan ,organise and direct the kitchen team to deliver exceptional fresh food to specification, ensuring that we never compromise on taste and quality. To be responsible for all aspects of food safety, health and safety and COSHH. To manage rotas and scheduling accordingly to the business needs, To coach ,train and develop the team.

Head chef DAY TIME shifts only 45/48 hours We are a independent restaurant in the heart of battersea. The hot spot in South West London for brunch, lunch and private events. We have just opened our 2nd restaurant and are looking to expand so for the right candidate there is definitely growth within the company. Job brief We are looking for a strong head chef to work closely with our executive chef. Leading a small team of 3. This could be perfect for a sous chef looking to take in their first head chef role. Responsibilities: Weekly stock take. Understanding of GP margins Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.) Follow the guidance of the executive chef Lead and guide the team Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure * Knowledge of best cooking practices

Head Chef La Nonna Pasta Fresca We work in an open kitchen so the customers can see us do what we do best! Our working hours are incredibly work-life balance friendly, having two days off per week, Monday being fixed as we are closed and all other days, you'll never work later than 11pm. We need chefs who will: Be able to develop dishes seasonally and understand the GP food costing in general. Work closely with all team members, as we are a one team approach Produce and prepare food to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales Adhere stringently to all food hygiene and health & safety legislation at all times Work with us to build an exceptional reputation and hunger for our food! Be searching for a hands-on role. The Ideal Candidate will: Have previously worked with fresh pasta and Italian cuisine is essential Have excellent knowledge of running a kitchen. Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience Be passionate about food and the ingredients they work with Have at least 1 year experience in a structured kitchen environment as a Head Chef Be an exceptional communicator Have experience on running a kitchen during service Have a great work ethic that they can inspire the team Be calm under pressure, and work using their own initiative Hours The hours would be 48 hours per week, having two days off per week, including Mondays. Our Restaurant closes at 10pm, so you will rarely work past 11pm (even on weekends). We are looking for a chef with experience as a Head Chef that is looking to to join our team in Brixton for our 45 cover restaurant specialising in fresh pasta within the vibrant Brixton Market. The Concept: La Nonna is an independent neighbourhood Italian restaurant bringing artisan-crafted fresh pasta plates to the heart of Brixton’s vibrant and bustling Market Row. Celebrating the best of speciality and seasonal produce from Italy and the UK, La Nonna is all about humble, honest and uncomplicated cooking in an intimate relaxed open kitchen environment. History of La Nonna - La Nonna Pasta Fresca is a fresh pasta concept started in 2018 in Flat Iron Square as a street food stall and after opening the second street food restaurant and due to the popularity of the food we have decided to open a bricks and mortar site. We take pride in making everything from scratch with a passion using the freshest ingredients and keeping true to our Italian Nonna. The Brixton site is a modern take on a Trattoria with cocktails, wines and the freshest pasta in town inside the atmospheric bustle of Brixton Market.

As a Senior Chef, you will support the Head Chef and Second Chef in running the kitchen and leading the kitchen team, while delivering great pizzas to our guests. What's there for you? The rate of pay is up to** £17.25** Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next. Industry-leading “Pizza Academy” in Camden to develop your skills both in & out of the kitchen. On top of the standard 28 days holiday, you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years). 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day’ so you can do something you are passionate about outside of work. THE PERKS: Frequent team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias - over 100 teams taken so far & 2 trips booked this year already. Pizza chef competitions where the winner gets their pizza on the menus Bonus every time you refer a friend to join. AS MUCH ESPRESSO AS YOU LIKE! Free food every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants Free after-work drinks 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!)

Looking for a head chef to run the kitchen based in Hackney Wick competitive rates of pay and opportunity add additional items to menu.

Head chef needed for Italian Restaurant to take responsibility of the busy kitchen,

Role Responsibilities: - Provide a safe & clean working environment for all chefs and kitchen porters according to Health and Safety legislation and regulations - Ensure that all sections are adequately staffed with chefs trained and qualified to work those sections - Ensure files of all staff members are kept up to date using our HR systems - Pro-actively recruit kitchen team members following company employment procedures - Prepare weekly rotas for the Back of House team according to the level of business and the budgets - Liaise and effectively communicate with the FoH Management team - Control the expediting of food and ensure customers receive the highest quality of food and service possible - Ensure food production and standards are carried out in a timely fashion across all services & every section - Report all complaints, incidents, accidents and other irregularities to the Operations team and Manager on duty - Must be adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required Skills Required: - Good communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers - Strong time-management and organisational skills - Positive attitude and leadership approach to motivate and encourage a team of aspiring chefs - Ability to maintain a professionalism at all times, in both conduct and appearance - Strong initiative and ability to quickly problem-solve under pressure Perks & Benefits: - Crew Card Membership - 50% off all Food & Beverage at every Grind location - Retail discount on Grind at Home products - Up to £300 referral bonus - Invitation to our Social Events - Access to Wellness Scheme

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join us. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience about Mexican and Spanish food to join us on developing new dishes for our lunch menu. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in planning menus and ensuring that all meals are prepared according to our standards. • Manage and oversee the kitchen team, ensuring that all staff are working efficiently and to the highest standards. • Maintain inventory levels and ensure that all food is properly stored and rotated. • Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working order. • Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring that all dishes are visually appealing and of the highest quality. • Ensure that all health and safety regulations are followed at all times. Qualifications and Experience: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy high quality environment. • Excellent communication and leadership skills. • Ability to work under pressure and manage a team. • Strong attention to detail. • Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification is a bonus As an independent, neighbourhood restaurant, we offer a competitive salary packages and benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you are passionate about cooking and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Exciting opportunity! Nine Rooftop Restaurant- Pan Asian Located on the rooftop of Raddison Red Hotel. We are looking for an ambitious, dedicated and service-oriented Head Chef to join the team at Nine Rooftop Restaurant. Working within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment, you will be part of a team which will pride with our values of Personality, Passion, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. Key Information Address: North Greenwich Head Chef duties and responsibilities Design menus that enhance customers’ culinary experience while keeping up high quality standard. Submit cost proposals for menu items, monitor budgeted food cost. Control food delivery product quality and stock take. Provide feedback regarding the food quality, stock of large bulk purchases. Ensure that all food preparation is in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Design standardized food presentation guidelines for each dish. Monitor inventory levels of commonly used items. Look for ways to reduce spoilage of infrequently used items. Hire, train, and manage staff about proper kitchen sanitization methods. Requirements and skills Proven experience as Head Chef in a similar property size or direct Head Chef assistant in larger operation. Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress Outstanding communication and leadership skills Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Credentials in health and safety training – Supervisor Food Safety certificate required. To provide a high standard of food production in the interests of our customers To ensure the kitchen is managed efficiently and professionally To make food purchases within the agreed budget and to maximise gross profit, which will include the effective management of staff levels and payroll costs To order, store and manage all food items and ensure compliance with current legislation. – To develop staff in achieving consistently high standards of food production and cleanliness in the workplace and to encourage a continual improvement process

Full time required (48 hours a week). £45 to £48 a year + bonuses for a total of 10% of yearly salary) Brother Marcus is an upper casual restaurant group with sites in Borough, Angel, Spitalfields and South Kensington serving Eastern Mediterranean food. Open 7 days a week, Brother Marcus has a strong Brunch concept during the day with a friendly sharing dish menu in the evening in a relaxed and friendly setting. The food and drink focus on flavours from the Eastern Mediterranean region bringing fresh, seasonal ingredients to give our guests the chance to experience the Eastern Mediterranean. We are looking for creative and innovative people to join us. Essential · A strong understanding of the logistical and practical day to day running of a kitchen · A good understanding of budgets and running a profit-making business · A varied experience of kitchens and team management · Experience in working and managing an effective chef team · Experience of working under supervision as well as on own · A passion for the hospitality industry and up to date on current food trends · A wiliness to jump in and help with the team when needed · A drive to learn and develop your skills in the hospitality industry · Good knowledge of kitchen production, presentation and service operation · experience working in a high-volume outlet over various shifts

The Square in Clapton has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef to join our team. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis on a competitive salary. As a much loved neighbourhood spot, by day the Square serves brunch & lunch alongside high quality coffee. Our customers love creative twists on daytime classics. By night, The Square transforms into a fun, homely small plates spot serving cocktails & natural wine. We pride ourselves on casual, yet high quality dining experiences. As a team we work hard, but we play hard too and we want all customers to feel like The Square is a second home; whether they're passing by for their morning takeaway coffee or sitting in for multiple plates and wine. What are we looking for? - A confident and skilled individual, perhaps at the start of their journey as Head Chef who has a good knowledge of Modern European and is keen to learn. Experience is important, but we are looking to find budding talent combined with the right attitude. - Someone who can revamp our current menus to deliver a dining experience that matches the crowd - A strong understanding of business financials and the ability to keep costs down whilst never compromising on quality - Someone who can lead and inspire a team and work well with FOH staff - An individual who is passionate about good food and wants to develop their skillset - An individual who can work well under pressure in a small team on often busy shifts - Robust knowledge of food hygiene standards and ability to take responsibility for them - Someone who is organised, reliable and a team player - Someone who is creative and proactive and can take initiative - Someone who is ambitious, is keen to work hard and have fun while they do it! Experience: 2+ years in similar kitchen environments What will we offer you? 1. Learning & Development opportunities – do you want to take a particular course? Learn more about a certain technique? We are open to hear what you want to learn and we will always do our best to see what opportunities we can facilitate. 2. Working with a team that have extensive hospitality experience in high quality restaurants 3. A fun and dynamic work environment in a buzzing local community 4. Career progression 5. Company socials 6. Company pension 7. 25% staff discount 8. Sick pay 9. Annual bonus if agreed targets are met

EXPERIENCED ITALIAN HEAD CHEF required. Near Liverpool St, split shifts lunch and dinner Monday-Friday only. Closed Saturday & Sunday. We are looking for a young experienced head chef with drive, enthusiasm and ambition with at least 5 years experience at HEAD chef level. Would suit someone that wants to enhance their career, using fresh seasonal produce to cook authentic italian dishes. In return you will receive a very competitive monthly remuneration package, with weekends & Bank Holidays off as well as 2 weeks holiday in August and over Christmas as we are closed. Staff meals included on duty. Please only apply if you ARE ITALIAN AND have experience in a similar environment and if you live within easy reach of Spitalfields as the role involves working split shifts. This role will begin asap and we are inviting candidates to apply now for interview. SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE.

We are looking for a Head Chef that is responsible and can take leadership in the kitchen, who is capable of delivering the best dishes. Creating a good environment with their team. studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. Manage food costing and inventory. Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.

We are looking for a head chef with proven experience,full knowledge on Spanish cuisine. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction.

M-F 6.30am-3pm Head Chef / Kitchen manager in QSR restaurant based on Baker Street. main duties are to control production of multiple salads, baking for the day and marination and cooking of proteins. Stock management, organisation and attention to detail and speed of production needed. Contact for more info

Main Duties & Responsibilities As a Senior Chef de Partie you will be responsible for: To serve as a link between the Junior and Senior team. The supervision, preparation and service of food within our fantastic kitchens. Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy. Appropriate mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control. Benefits Package Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our employees for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you: Financial Stability Excellent salary package. Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service. Travel Season Ticket Loans. Pension Scheme*. Health and Wellbeing Support Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments. Flu vaccination vouchers*. Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*. 24-hour colleague assistance helpline. On and off-site Occupational Health Service. Death in Service salary contribution. Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health. A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals. Recognition and Career Development Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’. Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes. Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes. Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday. Internal transfer and promotion opportunities. In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth. Long service awards. Memorable experiences Preferential room rates per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne. Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars. 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne. Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children's Party, etc.) Wedding and Baby gifts. Retirement functions. *Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

If you are passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences, have strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as the Head Chef and contribute to our continued success! We are looking for a confident and experienced Chef who ideally has experience working in an under 5 children’s nursery. You will be working on a 35-40 hour contract cooking meals for between 50-80 children a day and will be managing the whole kitchen, working alongside a kitchen assistant. There are some great perks for this role: including bonus award scheme, free training, shift pattern Mon-Fri only, paid annual leave, team outings, and more. Key responsibilities: -To prepare and cook nutritionally balanced meals appropriate for under-fives in accordance with the nursery’s nutritional guidance for the under-fives. -Prepare all food in accordance with current allergy control policy. -To contribute ideas to menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy nutritionally balanced, multi-cultural diet. -To maintain a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment -To maintain accurate records regarding temperature controls etc. Full details will be given to any shortlisted candidates in the interview process. We hope to find a suitable candidate local to SE22 8PW (East Dulwich, South London) and look forward to you applications.

Moroccan/Lebanese restaurant looking for a head chef.Previous experience in Lebanese cuisine required.The role involves food preparation,working under pressure at service time,following food hygiene standards,good communicative skills.Start immediately.