Executive Head Chef

Executive Head Chef | Somerset | Up to £75,000 per annum | High-Volume, Multi Outlet

What’s in it for the successful Executive Head Chef?

• Salary of £70,000 – £75,000 per annum
• Relocation package available
• Wider company benefits package
• The chance to lead one of the most ambitious catering operations in the sector
• Backed by a well-established catering company with a strong track record across its sites
• Genuine scope to bring creativity to a high-profile site
• A close, collaborative working relationship with senior on-site leadership

Tonic are pleased to partner with our client to recruit an Executive Head Chef for a prestigious site, catering for 1,400 across breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a wider catering team of 100+ and a chefs’ team of 25. This is a leadership role rather than a production role. You won’t be on the pass every service; you’ll run the operation, develop the team, and set the standard across the site. The client is genuinely food-passionate, with strong market knowledge, and is looking for someone who thinks differently and brings real creativity to the table.

What key skills are we looking for in the successful Executive Head Chef?

• Executive Head Chef or Development Chef level and above
• Proven leadership of a large chefs’ team, ideally 20+
• Experience managing high-volume, multi-site or multi-outlet catering operations
• Strong large-scale banqueting and events delivery
• A genuine creative streak, with the confidence to bring fresh ideas
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills