Group Executive Chef
$85,000–$95,000 year
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Build the operational infrastructure for rapid scale by standardising site execution, locking down commercial performance, and developing future culinary leaders. Own the kitchen playbook, conduct rotating quality audits, and drive flawless HACCP compliance across all locations. Maintain daily control of Food COGS, manage supplier relationships, and ensure seamless menu rollouts while collaborating with the Development Chef. Operate across four core pillars: talent development, quality standards, commercial performance, and creative synergy. Occasional international travel is required to lead site launches and support global expansion.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Group Head Chef, or Operations Chef managing multiple high-volume, premium fast-casual or high-standard restaurants
- Obsessed with documentation, consistency, and building scalable frameworks that outlive any single individual
- Deep fluency in kitchen P&Ls, food margin control, stock tracking systems, and supplier contract negotiations
- Willing and excited to travel internationally to oversee new country openings and support our local international culinary leaders
Desired Qualifications
- thinks like a culinary director and operates like a systems engineer
- grounded culinary leader who takes systems and food seriously but leaves the stuffy formality at the door
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