Executive Head Chef in London

Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, we are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests' exacting standards but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.

At The Londoner, we are committed to being the best place to work, officially recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture. We are a passionate culinary team driven by excellence, creativity, simplicity, and a genuine love of great food.

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef who thrives in a purpose-led environment and is a confident, inspiring leader with the vision and talent to create distinctive and memorable dishes.

The Role

As Executive Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of all kitchen operations at The Londoner Hotel. You will drive innovation and ensure consistently outstanding food quality across restaurants, bars, in-room dining, meetings, events, and VIP experiences, while upholding the highest luxury and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large, multi-disciplinary culinary team across all outlets.
• Define and deliver the hotel's culinary strategy in line with brand positioning and commercial objectives.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across all dining experiences.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance.
• Manage kitchen budgets, cost controls, GP margins, and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, F&B, Sales, and Events teams.
• Support high-profile events, VIP functions, and bespoke guest experiences.
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and a positive kitchen culture.
• Ensure sustainability, responsible sourcing, and waste reduction practices are embedded.

About You

You are passionate about food and bring a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role. As an Executive Chef, you possess extensive knowledge of culinary operations, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and have a proven track record of delivering exceptional guest and team experiences while maintaining strong financial performance. You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, and bring a creative, driven, and positive approach to your work. Flexible and adaptable, you are comfortable meeting the demands of a dynamic 24-hour operation.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service.
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels.
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends.
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets.
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme.
• Regular social events across all hotels.
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year.
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels.
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support.
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy.
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programmes to support your development.

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.