Overview
Salary: £75000 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Executive Chef – Canary Wharf, London
£75,000 + bonus
Mon – Fri
Are you ready to create something truly exceptional? We’re searching for an Executive Chef who doesn’t just deliver great food — they build cultures, set standards, and redefine what corporate dining can be. This is a rare opportunity to design and lead a world-class food operation for one of the world’s most prestigious law firms as they prepare to move into a landmark new London building in 2027!
Main Responsibilities
As Executive Chef, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and our leadership team to develop and deliver a bold culinary vision that sets a new benchmark in the industry!
- Define and lead the long-term culinary strategy ahead of the 2027 move
- Design innovative, seasonal menus that surprise, excite, and inspire
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
- Champion creativity while delivering operational excellence
- Experiment with new concepts and take smart, calculated risks
- Elevate the food experience across the business, every single day
The Person – Who You Are
You live and breathe food. You’re creatively driven, commercially sharp, and believe we can always do better.
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head of Culinary
- A bold, modern food philosophy with genuine creative flair
- Inspirational leadership and a people-first mindset
- Strategic thinking with the ability to execute at scale
- Experience in high-volume, high-quality environments
- The confidence to challenge convention and do things differently
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 on-site gym
- Free onsite swimming pool access
- Subsidised 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.
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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!
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Location: London
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