Head of Culinary Emea

7 days ago

Tonbridge, United Kingdom Restaurant Associates Full time

HSBC Head of Culinary EMEA

£75,000-£80,000 Dependent on experience, plus annual bonus

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to shape the future of workplace dining across EMEA? We’re seeking an EMEA Culinary Lead to take the reins on a prestigious financial services account — with a mission to drive innovation, consistency, and culinary excellence across borders.

Based in London, UK, with up to 6 trips a year internationally, this high-impact role will spearhead strategic culinary direction for the UK market — our most dynamic and complex — while influencing standards and sharing best practices across the wider EMEA estate.

You’ll be front and centre for the launch of a landmark global HQ in Central London, designing and delivering cutting-edge executive hospitality and employee dining that redefines modern workplace food culture.

As our culinary ambassador, you’ll lead with creativity, champion sustainability and wellbeing, and mentor a talented team of Executive Chefs to elevate performance and pride across all markets.

Key Highlights:

- Lead culinary strategy across UK & EMEA
- Deliver world-class experiences, from executive dining to large-scale employee catering
- Play a pivotal role in the launch of a flagship HQ in the heart of London
- Drive innovation through sustainability, food trends, and digital systems
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise operations, cost control, and guest satisfaction
- Shape the next generation of culinary talent through coaching and succession planning

What You’ll Bring:

- Senior multi-site/EMEA culinary leadership experience
- Creative vision, commercial acumen, and operational expertise
- A passion for progressive, people-first food experiences

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:

- Free meals
- Free on-site gym
- 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
- 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/0209/97901001/52760581/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

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