Saks Global Chef Manager — Restaurant
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
About Saks Global
A luxury restaurant or hospitality operator renowned for high-calibre gastronomy and refined service. Typically part of the luxury hospitality sector, the employer emphasizes culinary excellence, meticulous guest experience, and a culture of craftsmanship and professionalism.
Confidential luxury restaurant in London seeks a Chef Manager. Location: London, UK — Chef Manager role leading kitchen operations and culinary teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent execution of menus to exacting culinary and presentation standards.
- Design and refine seasonal menus in collaboration with the culinary team, balancing creativity with cost management and supply availability.
- Manage kitchen personnel: recruitment, training, performance evaluation, scheduling and development of a cohesive brigade.
- Control food cost, portioning, waste reduction and inventory procedures to meet budgetary targets and profitability goals.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health regulations (HACCP principles), and maintain impeccable cleanliness standards.
- Coordinate with front-of-house management to guarantee seamless service flow, guest satisfaction and handling of special dietary requests.
- Oversee vendor relationships, purchasing, and quality assurance for all food and beverage supplies.
- Implement and monitor kitchen policies, standard operating procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Formal culinary qualification (diploma, certificate) or equivalent professional experience in a reputable kitchen.
- Food safety certification (HACCP or equivalent) preferred and demonstrable knowledge of hygiene legislation.
- Proven supervisory and team leadership capabilities with a focus on staff development and retention.
- Solid financial acumen related to food cost control, budgeting and inventory management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated track record of progressive responsibility in upscale or fine-dining kitchens, typically 5+ years of culinary experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing kitchen operations.
Education
Culinary diploma or equivalent vocational training preferred; significant professional kitchen experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
The workplace prioritizes culinary craftsmanship, exacting standards and discreet, guest‑centric service typical of luxury hospitality. The environment is team-oriented and fast-paced, offering opportunities for professional development within high-end culinary operations.
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