Executive Chef

Job description

Executive Chef – Fine Dining Mediterranean – City of London – £80-90k

A rare opportunity to lead the kitchen of a prestigious City restaurant.

Open kitchen, Josper grill, and a brigade of 40 chefs. We need a proven leader with a background in simple, high-end Mediterranean cooking.

We are partnering with a highly respected restaurant group on a confidential search for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead their flagship City site. This is a high-profile, high-volume operation.

The Venue:

• Prime City of London address
• Open kitchen with Josper charcoal oven
• 400-500 covers daily
• Brigade of 35-45 chefs
• Simple, classic Mediterranean fine dining

The Role:

• Full ownership of kitchen operations, menu execution, and quality control
• Lead, mentor, and manage a 40-strong brigade
• Oversee financials, ordering, stock, and wastage
• Drive consistency for a discerning City clientele

The Ideal Executive Chef:

• Current Exec Chef only
• Proven track record with 30+ chefs and 400+ covers daily
• Commercial and operational rigour
• London-based or immediate relocation
• Open kitchen/Josper experience highly desirable

Why Apply?

• £80-90k + additional service charge
• Flagship City venue with world-class reputation
• Stunning open kitchen with Josper grill
• Confidential search – immediate consideration

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English