Executive Chef

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Executive Chef EMEA - Monday to Friday, earn up to £75,000 + bonus

We are seeking a strategic, visionary Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and drive the enhancement of our culinary offerings across multiple high-profile, fast-paced sites throughout EMEA. This is a key leadership role; not just about running a kitchen, but about shaping food strategy, driving innovation, and delivering excellence at every level.

About the Role Schedule: Monday to Friday (occasional evenings may be required) Hours: 40 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a complex and diverse food operation, with a strong focus on both quality and consistency. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing our food identity, leading culinary standards, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class experience.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations Design and implement seasonal, innovative menus Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and compliance Drive consistency, efficiency, and service excellence Support the development of kitchen teams and nurture a positive culture Collaborate with internal teams and clients to shape the food offer Deliver strong commercial outcomes through smart, food-led decisions

The Ideal Candidate Will: Bring proven experience as an Executive Chef Be a confident, strategic leader with a forward-thinking mindset Have strong commercial awareness and the ability to align food with business goals Be passionate about innovation and staying ahead of food trends Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Be reliable, organised, and committed to excellence across all areas

What We Offer Monday to Friday working - Occasional weekends. Autonomy to shape menus and influence food strategy A collaborative, professional, and supportive working environment Competitive salary and strong emphasis on work-life balance

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: 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.

Job Reference: com/1601/98690001/52785216/SU #RA Group

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! TPBN1_UKCT
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