Executive Culinary Leader

5 days ago


Eastern England, United Kingdom COREcruitment Ltd Full time

Executive Culinary Leader – Restaurant Group

Location: London

Position: Executive Culinary Leader / Culinary Director

Compensation: Up to 115k with a performance-based bonus and travel opportunities

Cuisine Type: High Volume Premium Dining Establishment

Coverage Area: Multiple locations across London & Midlands

Reporting To: Managing Director

Annual Sales: 8-10 million in food revenue

Dining Concept: High volume, beverage-focused, elevated casual dining experience

Team Composition: 100 culinary professionals within the organization

Revenue Composition: Up to 85% beverage-led

This organization stands out as a premier employer in the UK, recognized for its leadership in high-volume dining venues with significant growth potential in its culinary offerings. We are collaborating to identify a distinguished and experienced Executive Culinary Leader to spearhead the next phase of expansion and enhance the existing culinary operations across all facets of food service and kitchen management.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in elevating culinary offerings within a premium high-volume dining group or multi-outlet hospitality setting. A deep understanding of the industry is essential, along with the ability to quickly adapt and focus on refining menus and maintaining rigorous kitchen standards.

The successful applicant should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complete growth cycle of a culinary business, along with a proven history of developing teams, systems, and processes that drive success.

Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to travel frequently, including up to 10 overnight stays per month, are crucial for this role. Candidates may be based anywhere in the UK but must be prepared to fully engage with the business.

This position requires an individual capable of enhancing the culinary experience to deliver an exceptional overall guest experience, recognizing that profit margins are not the sole focus and that brand integrity and reputation are of utmost importance. A valid driver's license is a prerequisite for this role.

We look forward to your application.

COREcruitment specializes in recruitment for the Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, Facilities Management, Property, and Construction sectors. We currently have active roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America, and Southeast Asia.


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