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

01-03-2026

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