Overview
Salary: £60000-£65000 DOE
Shift hours: Full Time
EXECUTIVE CHEF — WE NEED A GAME CHANGER
Full-time | Grazing HQ | London
At Grazing, food is at the heart of everything we do — and now, we’re looking for someone to lead that heart.
We’re on the hunt for an Executive Chef with big ideas, strong hands-on leadership, and a hunger to push boundaries. This isn’t about standing at the pass shouting orders — it’s about owning our culinary vision, driving innovation, building a world-class team, and making sure the food is always on point — whether it’s for 10 VIPs or 1,000 hungry office workers.
This is your chance to take the reins and reshape the food culture of a fast-growing, ambitious hospitality business.
YOUR MISSION
- Be the strategic force behind all food output — across our Central Production Kitchen, workplace dining, events and delivery services.
- Lead and empower our kitchen brigade with clarity, purpose, and positivity.
- Inspire creativity and consistency — every menu, every plate, every time.
- Set standards and drive excellence, not just in food but in systems, compliance, training and team culture.
- Work closely with leadership to shape a future-proof, flavour-first, commercially savvy kitchen operation.
YOU BRING?
- 3+ years at Exec Chef / senior multi-site Head Chef level.
- Experience in high-volume, multi-channel food production (B&I, events, CPU).
- Killer leadership skills — firm when needed, inspiring always.
- Sharp commercial acumen — from GP management to supplier negotiations.
- Expert knowledge of food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance.
- Menu development chops that balance creativity, practicality and wow-factor.
- A cool head, a warm heart, and a hands-on attitude.
YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU…
- Think like a leader but never act like you’re above washing a dish.
- Love building teams and cultures that feel like home.
- Are obsessed with raising the bar — creatively, commercially, operationally.
- Balance structure and spontaneity like a pro.
- Want to shape the next chapter of a growing food brand that does things differently.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a leadership role with real influence.
If you’re ready to take a thriving food operation and turn it into something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
We’re Grazing: food that works hard, plays nice, and always hits the spot.
About Us
As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/2908/43031001/52749476/R/SU #Grazing
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!
Reference: com/2908/43031001/52749476/R/SU
Location: London
