At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed. 

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Executive Chef to join our team in Standard Chartered Bank.

Salary: £55,227 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7:00-15:30 (Some Evenings during events)

Location: Standard Chartered Bank, London EC2V 5DD

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead and manage a high-performing brigade of 6 chefs and 3 kitchen porters across two floors, ensuring exceptional standards at all times.
• Oversee a fast-paced retail and hospitality operation, delivering over 350 retail covers daily alongside a busy programme of hospitality events and functions.
• Drive the delivery of restaurant-quality food, including premium hospitality, fine dining, chef-led gastro specials, buffets, canapés, and bespoke event catering.
• Maintain consistently high food quality, presentation, and service standards expected within a prestigious 5-star client environment.
• Plan, organise, and execute an extensive calendar of hospitality events, with 3–4 evening functions per week, ensuring flawless delivery.
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop the kitchen team, creating a culture of accountability, professionalism, and culinary excellence.
• Manage food cost, labour spend, stock control, and waste reduction while maintaining premium food standards.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences across all service styles.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, due diligence, and company procedures.
• Develop innovative menus and seasonal offerings that enhance the retail proposition and hospitality experience.
• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchen, leading by example during high-volume service periods and complex events.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, team performance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Requirement:

This role requires an Executive Chef with previous experience operating within a high-volume, premium hospitality environment, ideally gained from a Michelin-standard restaurant, leading luxury hospitality venue, or a large-scale B&I contract catering operation. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple service streams simultaneously, thrive under pressure, and have a proven track record of leading teams in exceptionally busy, quality-driven kitchens.

Job Reference: com/1407/48796001/52820627/SU #Vacherin

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!