At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead culinary operations, create seasonal menus, and manage kitchen team.
- Company: Join a prestigious luxury residential development in London, shaping its culinary experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £70,000 and excellent benefits with a Monday to Friday schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity to build and develop your own team as the operation grows.
- Why this job: This role offers a unique chance to establish a new culinary operation from day one.
- Qualifications: Must have experience in 5-star luxury hotels or similar high-end hospitality environments.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation within a prestigious new luxury residential development in London. This is not a traditional hotel or restaurant role. You will be creating a truly exceptional dining experience for residents of an exclusive collection of luxury apartments and penthouses, delivering the highest standards of food, service, and hospitality in a sophisticated environment.
We are seeking a hands-on Executive Chef with a background in 5-star luxury hotels, private members’ clubs, luxury residential developments, or high-end hospitality venues. This role would also suit a talented Head Chef from a luxury environment who is ready to take the next step into their first Executive Chef position.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- Brand-new opening with the opportunity to shape the entire culinary operation from day one
- Monday to Friday working pattern available, with weekends generally free
- No late-night finishes
- Approximately 50 hours per week
- Highly competitive salary of up to £70,000
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunity to build and develop your own team as the operation grows
- Work within one of London’s most prestigious luxury developments
- Focus on quality, creativity, and resident satisfaction rather than high-volume service
The Role
As Executive Chef, you will initially be very hands-on, leading the operation personally during the opening phase before gradually recruiting and developing your own brigade. You will be responsible for:
- Creating exceptional seasonal menus and dining experiences
- Delivering 5-star standards across all food offerings
- Building strong relationships with residents and understanding their preferences
- Managing food costs, purchasing, and supplier relationships
- Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen operations
- Recruiting, training, and developing the kitchen team as the business grows
- Driving a culture of excellence, luxury service, and attention to detail
About You
- Currently an Executive Chef or a strong Head Chef ready for your first Executive Chef role
- Background within 5-star luxury hotels, private members’ clubs, luxury residential developments, or similar premium hospitality environments
- Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Commercially aware with strong kitchen management skills
- Hands-on leader who enjoys building teams and setting standards
- Calm, professional, and capable of thriving in a start-up environment
- Committed to quality, consistency, and outstanding service
This is a rare opportunity to join a luxury opening at the very beginning of its journey and create something truly special, while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance that is rarely available at this level. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine luxury hospitality, leadership, creativity, and quality of life, we’d love to hear from you.
Executive Chef- Luxury Residential Development employer: Susan Hamilton Group
This luxury residential development in London focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences. Employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance with weekends generally free. The team is dedicated to quality, creativity, and resident satisfaction.
