Head Chef in London

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

£45000 per annum

Restaurant Associates is looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the food offering at a prestigious multinational investment management company in the heart of the City of London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate culinary leader to oversee a diverse operation spanning retail dining, hospitality, and high-profile events. You'll have the freedom to drive innovation, develop outstanding menus, inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for our client and customers every day.

If you're an experienced Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Culinary Leadership

• Lead the kitchen operation, ensuring consistently exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Create and develop seasonal menus across retail, hospitality, and events, balancing innovation, customer preferences, and current food trends.
• Drive menu development, themed experiences, promotions, and culinary initiatives that enhance customer engagement.
• Manage food production, portion control, waste reduction, and gross profit targets.
• Ensure recipe specifications, allergen information, and nutritional data are accurate and up to date.
• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Manage purchasing, stock control, supplier relationships, and inventory processes.
• Control food and labour costs while delivering against financial targets.
• Lead the planning and execution of hospitality events, functions, and client-facing experiences.
• Work closely with front-of-house and hospitality teams to create a seamless customer journey.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, succession planning, and performance management.
• Create a positive and inclusive culture that promotes teamwork, engagement, and professional growth.
• Conduct regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and development discussions.
• Ensure effective rota planning and labour management.
• Champion the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Ensure all HACCP, allergen, COSHH, and health & safety procedures are fully implemented and maintained.
• Lead internal and external audits with confidence.
• Maintain all due diligence documentation to audit-ready standards.
• Promote sustainable practices, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing initiatives.

Contract: Full Time

Working hours: 40