Saks Global Head Chef and Restaurant Manager

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Location
LondonEnglandUK
Seniority
Manager
Department
Culinary & Food Production
Industry
Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
Posted
May 13, 2026

About Saks Global

A luxury hospitality employer operating a fine‑dining restaurant or high‑end hotel restaurant. Such organisations prioritise culinary excellence, impeccable guest service and artisanal ingredients, offering structured career development within a disciplined, service‑driven environment.

Head Chef and Restaurant Manager at a luxury hospitality brand in London. Lead kitchen operations, menus and guest experience for a fine‑dining venue.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Direct daily kitchen operations and coordinate closely with front‑of‑house management to deliver a seamless guest experience.
  • Design and evolve seasonal menus, overseeing recipe development, tasting, sourcing and high‑end presentation standards.
  • Manage labour planning, recruitment, training and performance development for culinary and stewarding teams.
  • Control food cost, portioning and waste; prepare and monitor budgets, P&L and supplier negotiations to meet financial targets.
  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements; maintain documentation and inspection readiness.
  • Oversee inventory, purchasing and vendor relationships to secure premium ingredients and timely deliveries.
  • Lead culinary for private events and banquets, including menu customization, staffing and service coordination.
  • Act as a visible ambassador on service floor when required, engaging with guests to address feedback and elevate the brand experience.

Qualifications

  • Professional culinary diploma or equivalent formal culinary training.
  • Valid food safety certification (HACCP or national equivalent).
  • Proven leadership experience in a luxury or fine‑dining environment with responsibility for both kitchen operations and service outcomes.
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience managing food cost, budgets and supplier contracts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach and inspire a diverse team.

Skills

Menu development and recipe standardisation Food cost control and menu costing HACCP (or equivalent food safety systems) Inventory management and purchasing Budgeting and P&L responsibility Staff recruitment, training and performance management Event and banquet culinary operations Guest relations and service recovery Microsoft Excel POS systems (e.g., Oracle MICROS or similar)

Experience

Typically requires 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or head‑of‑kitchen role within a fine‑dining or luxury hospitality setting.

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent professional culinary qualification; HACCP/food‑safety certification required.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK.

Culture

The workplace emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, refined service standards and continuous skills development. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where mentorship, precision and attention to detail are highly valued.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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