WSH Group
Executive Head Chef
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Company Description
Searcys are recruiting for an Executive Head Chef to join the team at one of our flagship venues, One Moorgate Place.
One Moorgate Place, home of Chartered Accountants’ Hall, is a beautiful Grade II listed building, packed with original features to impress any guest. We offer conferencing facilities, modern, spacious meeting rooms, and a range of elegant spaces for private dining and events.
We are looking for an experienced culinary leader to oversee premium dining services and create outstanding hospitality experiences, encompassing fine dining, corporate events, and high-profile VIP functions.
Benefits
As an Executive Head Chef, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Annual celebration event
- Culinary development programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Chef incentive days
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Chef whites provided
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
- Team socials
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Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious site:
High-End Hospitality & Events: Creating bespoke, memorable menus for executive dining, private events, and VIP receptions.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Monday to Friday
As Executive Chef, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence, drive innovation, and maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement creative, on-trend menus across staff dining and hospitality operations
- Manage and inspire a brigade of chefs and kitchen staff
- Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Work closely with the front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless hospitality experiences
- Monitor food costs and ensure profitability in line with budget targets
- Uphold strict health & safety, allergen, and hygiene standards
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, training, and development
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a high-volume, events environment
- Strong background in both contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events
- Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality
- Inspirational leader with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Previous experience in managing a large team will be essential
- Financially astute with experience managing food margins and cost controls
- Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent)
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Additional Information
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special; we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
Employment Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
45
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