Permanent Executive Chef with Michelin Level Experience for a Corporate Firm in Central London. Start ASAP.

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to provide high quality daily lunches for approximately 4-10 people. The role primarily involves preparing fine dining lunches and, on occasion, cooking to Michelin level for external guests.

This position would suit a confident and adaptable chef who consistently delivers exceptional standards. You will be responsible for creating seasonal menus that range from fine dining executive lunches to refined, Michelin-level dining for high-profile guests. The ideal candidate will use a modern and technical approach to their cooking.

The chef will work independently, however there is a full-time cleaner to assist with clearing the dining room and kitchen. The position is Monday – Friday from 8am-2pm, however flexibility to cater for occasional breakfasts will be required. The chef will be responsible for all menu planning and food shopping, liaising closely with the EA.

*A minimum of five years’ experience as a Head Chef is essential, ideally with experience working at Michelin level.

Key Responsibilities:

Menu Design & Food Preparation:

• Prepare and produce creative, varied, and seasonal menus using high-quality ingredients
• Adapt menus to suit different audiences, from internal lunches to fine dining for senior external guests
• Confidently prepare a wide range of cuisines, including Mediterranean and Asian
• Cater for all dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances, including last-minute changes
• Deliver food to the highest standard, ensuring timely service, presentation, and clear-down
• When required, prepare healthy snacks and meals in advance of planned days off
• Occasionally cater for informal and formal breakfast meetings
• Remain open to feedback from the Executive team and continually refine menus and service
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of preferred cuisines and dietary preferences of Executives and guests

Kitchen Management:

• Full ownership of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation
• Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene standards are strictly adhered to
• Maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring it is clean, serviced, and in good working order
• Organise, label, and store all stock and equipment accurately
• Manage stock levels efficiently, develop relationships with preferred suppliers, minimise waste, and reorder as required
• Ensure fridges, freezers, and dry stores are regularly checked, cleaned, and compliant with food safety standards

Skills profile:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Head Chef or equivalent, including experience in a fine dining environment
• Proven ability to produce creative, seasonal menus at a Michelin-level standard
• Trained in Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Strong culinary skills across a variety of cuisines and dietary requirements
• Able to scale up catering numbers at short notice while maintaining quality and consistency
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confident, professional, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and high-profile guests
• Calm under pressure, flexible, and proactive in unexpected situations
• Discreet, trustworthy, reliable, and personable, with a good sense of humour

Please see summarised details below:

Role: Executive Chef

Start: ASAP

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm 

Location: Central London

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 DOE

If interested, please do apply below with a fully up to date CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.