Executive Culinary Director

4 weeks ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Bishop Full time

About Us:

The Bishop is a renowned dining destination, nestled on the banks of the Thames. Our stunning two-floor venue offers an exquisite dining experience, perfect for catching up with friends and family over a couple of drinks. Our team strives for quality service and warm hospitality, complemented by premium seasonal produce and a classic British offer.

Our Vision:

We have undergone a stunning refurbishment, reopening with a new vision of premium smoked/grilled elements alongside nostalgic British cuisine & beverages. Our focus is on delivering exceptional service through a friendly and familiar team.

What We Offer Our Head Chefs:

  • Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
  • Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
  • Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
  • Access to inspirational food trips with our top-quality suppliers
  • Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
  • Free meals
  • 20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels
  • Share save Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 28 Days Holiday per year
  • Bonus-able targets

What We Look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone who can inspire a team, bring out the potential, and lead by example. They must be able to develop, cost, and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

  • Experience championing excellent service through quality food, either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
  • Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
  • Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
  • Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training, and all health and safety effectively at all times
  • Be able to demonstrate creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
  • Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
  • Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams


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