Location: Multi-Site (Based Staffordshire) Reporting To: Operations Director About Parogon The Parogon Group is an award-winning hospitality business operating a collection of premium fresh food restaurants and bars across the Midlands and North West. With 12 venues and over 700 team members, our ambition is simple: to create experiences and uncompromised value that people want to return to and careers that people are proud to build. Our portfolio spans multiple high volume concepts, from premium steak and grill restaurants to elevated gastro pubs, all-day Mediterranean dining, BBQ grill and contemporary casual concepts. Across the group, we serve everything from Sunday roasts, steak and ale pie, scotch eggs and fish and chips to sushi, Wagyu, tapas-inspired dishes and smashed burgers. This role requires a culinary leader who can successfully operate across diverse brands and cuisines while maintaining exceptional standards, consistency and commercial performance. We are looking for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead our culinary strategy. At the heart of the role is a commitment to delivering food that guests want to return for time and time again. The focus is not on unnecessary complexity, but on exceptional ingredients, consistency of execution and memorable dining experiences that reinforce Parogon's position as one of the UK's leading independent hospitality groups. We are hiring somebody who can genuinely lead a £30m+ multi-site food operation. The Role As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading all culinary operations across the Parogon Group. This is a senior leadership position that combines food innovation, people development, operational excellence and commercial performance. Working closely with the Operations Director, Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will shape the future of our food offer, ensuring our menus remain relevant, exciting and commercially successful while maintaining the consistency and standards our guests expect. This role carries significant freedom and autonomy, but with that comes an expectation of visibility and leadership. We are not looking for an Executive Chef who manages the business from an office. We expect our culinary leader to spend at least two days per week in our kitchens, working alongside teams, coaching chefs and leading from the front. The successful candidate must be fully operational across all sections and comfortable stepping into service when required. Credibility is earned through action. We expect our culinary leader to set standards in the kitchen as well as in the boardroom. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Work with the current development and execution strategy and evolve over time. Create and evolve dishes across all concepts and brands. Identify emerging food trends and opportunities that support the commercial objectives of the business. Lead all food launches, menu rollouts and culinary innovation projects. Leadership
Executive Chef employer: Parogon Group
Parogon Group is an excellent employer that prioritises both service excellence and employee development within a dynamic restaurant environment. With competitive compensation packages, including a KPI-based bonus and projected service charge, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring our team members thrive in their roles while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the UK hospitality scene.
