Chef Jobs in London & Across the UK
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Executive Chef Role London – £80,000
Chef Recruitment Agency London | Hospitality Recruitment Specialists
Maison Chefs, a specialist chef recruitment agency London, is currently recruiting for an exceptional Executive Chef to join an exciting and fast-growing hospitality brand in London.
This is a rare opportunity to become part of a business with serious momentum — a brand already building a strong reputation within the market and expanding quickly across multiple sites.
Ideal for an experienced culinary leader looking for a role focused on growth, brand development, team building, and site mobilisation.
If you are searching for Culinary Director jobs London, Executive Chef jobs, or leadership opportunities within hospitality recruitment, this is a standout opportunity.
Role Overview – Executive Chef London
As Culinary Director, you will oversee the culinary direction and operational development of a growing restaurant group focused on modern Italian-inspired hospitality.
This role combines creativity with operational leadership and will play a key part in shaping the future growth of the brand.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead culinary strategy and menu development across the group
• Support the opening and mobilisation of new restaurant sites
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing kitchen teams
• Maintain consistency, quality, and operational standards
• Work closely with ownership on brand growth and expansion
• Drive innovation while maintaining commercial performance
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with:
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and hospitality concepts
• Experience scaling and developing hospitality brands
• Proven background opening and mobilising new sites
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Commercially aware with operational management experience
• Background within quality-led restaurant groups or premium hospitality
Salary & Benefits
• Salary circa £80,000
• London-based role
• Fast-growing hospitality brand
• Genuine progression and long-term growth opportunity
• Opportunity to shape the future of an expanding business
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to secure an Executive Chef job in London through a trusted chef recruitment agency, joining a brand in an exciting stage of growth and development.
Perfect for a chef who wants to build, lead, and grow alongside an ambitious hospitality business.
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Top kitchens rely on consistency, leadership and culture as much as technical skill. Across London and the UK, restaurants and hospitality groups are competing for chefs who can perform under pressure, lead sections, support strong service and elevate standards over the long term.
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