Executive Chef

Join ETM Group as the Executive Chef overseeing our standout venues - the iconic rooftop restaurant Aviary, known for elevated modern British dining; the vibrant all-day café-bar Burdock, serving fresh, creative dishes from breakfast through late night; and the bold, beer-led Long Arm Brewery, offering hearty, comfort-driven favourites designed to pair perfectly with our craft brews. These venues showcase some of London's most exciting culinary spaces, each with its own personality and menu style, united by a commitment to exceptional quality, seasonality, and unforgettable flavour.

We are seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead our dynamic kitchen brigade across all three outlets. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a flagship hospitality destination-crafting innovative menus, championing exceptional produce, and delivering unforgettable dining experiences across our diverse venues.

Key Requirements (but not limited to):

• Experience: Proven experience as an Executive Chef in high-end restaurants and hotels, with a strong track record operating multiple sites at a premium level.
• Culinary Passion: A deep passion for modern British cuisine with a creative, contemporary approach to presentation. Able to execute menus that highlight seasonality, creativity, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership abilities with a strong focus on team development. Capable of recruiting, training, and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Operational Acumen: Expertise in overseeing all kitchen operations, including food cost control, waste reduction, inventory management, and supplier relations to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborative Approach: Ability to work closely with front-of-house management to coordinate events, respond proactively to guest feedback, and elevate the overall guest experience.

ABOUT US

ETM Group is a London based hospitality group with a rich collection of bars, restaurants and classic British pubs. We are all about quality, personality and memorable experiences for our guests.

Being part of our ETM family you must live by our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Challenge, and you must be able to transmit these within the team.

WHY WORK FOR ETM? 

• Competitive Compensation: A generous salary package, (up to 6 figure including Tronc) reflective of experience and expertise.
• Exclusive Discounts: 50% off food and drinks at any ETM Group venue for you and up to 5 friends.
• Special Celebrations: Enjoy your birthday lunch on us at your venue.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to free counselling, legal advice, and hardship grants through our 24/7 employee helpline.
• Financial Flexibility: Membership of Wagestream, allowing access to up to 40% of your earnings between pay dates.
• Health Benefits: Generous contributions towards medical expenses, including dental, optical, chiropractic, and therapy treatments.
• Healthcare Access: 24/7 access to a doctor via phone or webcam.
• Holiday Entitlement: An extra holiday day added to your allowance each year you're with us, up to 5 extra days (after 2 years of service).
• Referral Scheme: Generous employee referral program.
• Fitness Perks: Discounted gym memberships and classes across London.
• Retail Discounts: Money off shopping at many high street stores.

Join us and live by our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Challenge.  

ETM are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.   

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