Head Chef

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Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our team within a high-end London environment offering a premium dining experience alongside an exclusive private dining element. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional food quality and driving strong kitchen performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food across all areas of service.
  
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to design and implement seasonal menus aligned with brand standards.
  
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation, flavour, and guest experience at all times.
  
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, and health & safety procedures.
  
• Oversee ordering, supplier relationships, stock control and wastage reduction.
  
• Manage labour, cost control and GP performance in line with business targets.
  
• Support the progression and development of the kitchen brigade through coaching and structured training.
  

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef.
  
• Background in high-quality, high-volume hospitality environments.
  
• Knowledgeable, calm and organised with a strong eye for detail.
  
• Confident leading and motivating a team in a busy service environment.
  
• Passionate about seasonal produce and modern, ingredient-focused cooking.
  
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
  

What We Offer

• Salary of £55,000
  
• The opportunity to influence and develop the future direction of our food offering
  
• Supportive senior team and a positive, professional working environment
  
• Career growth as the private dining and premium experience continues to expand
  

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:

• Free meals
• 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

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2810/98654001/52771839/SU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!