Executive Head Chef

Executive Head Chef - Innovative Farm-to-Table Concept 📍 Central London 💷 Circa £75,000 + benefits The Opportunity We are recruiting for an Executive Head Chef to lead a flagship, innovation-led dining concept in Central London. This is not a traditional head chef role. You will take full ownership of a modern, experience-driven restaurant built around hyper-seasonal produce, sustainability, and ingredient-led cooking. The site combines: * A unique farm-to-fork approach * A strong focus on seasonality and provenance * Premium casual dining with immersive guest experiences This is a rare opportunity to lead a kitchen where menus are shaped by what’s harvested and in season, rather than fixed cycles. The Role As Executive Head Chef, you will: * Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency * Develop and deliver seasonal, ingredient-led menus * Work closely with internal teams to maximise use of fresh, on-site produce * Drive a sustainable, low-waste approach across the kitchen * Oversee service, events, and experiential dining formats (including Chef’s Table/private dining) * Recruit, train and develop a high-performing brigade * Manage costs, labour and suppliers to deliver strong commercial performance * Act as a key ambassador for the concept, engaging with guests and stakeholders About You We are looking for a forward-thinking Head or Executive Chef with a passion for modern British cooking, sustainability, and innovation. You will ideally have: * Experience as a Head Chef / Executive Chef in a quality-led restaurant, hotel or premium catering environment * A strong background in seasonal, produce-led cooking * Proven ability to develop and evolve menus creatively * Experience leading teams in fast-paced, high-quality kitchens * Strong commercial awareness (GP, labour, supplier management) * A genuine interest in sustainability, provenance and low-waste cooking * Confidence working in a guest-facing, experience-led environment Why Apply? * Lead a unique, flagship food concept at the forefront of modern dining * Opportunity to shape and influence a high-profile culinary offer * Work within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation * Be part of a concept that is redefining how food is produced and experienced Apply For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV