Job Description
Join one of the world’s leading and award-winning hospitality groups with outlets featured in the Michelin Guide. The group currently has restaurants London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York City, Miami and Dubai. We currently have 25 venues globally, 7 of which are in London, with a few more exciting openings to be added to the group's portfolio in the near future.
The group’s philosophy has always focused on world class leading edge lifestyle dining where we insist on using the freshest seasonal sustainable produce. Award winning designs and music are integral parts of our brands, as our venues showcase jaw-dropping interiors, award-winning cooking with strong attention to every detail.
As our Executive Chef for Aqua Shard, you will be the visionary driving the culinary direction of our restaurant and mentoring our team.
Where are we located?
Aqua Shard brings the essence of modern London with inventive, British cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails to Level 31 of The Shard.
We serve lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and brunch against a backdrop of stunning panoramic views of London.
What we bring to the table:
- Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
- Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
- Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
- Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
- Breaks: Food provided during your breaks
- Work out: Discounted gym membership
- Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500
Your day at Aqua:
- Culinary Expertise: Create recipes for success and guide the kitchen in creating and presenting authentic and innovative dishes, ensuring each menu item reflects the highest standards of quality, flavour, and presentation while embracing traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire the culinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment, overseeing staff training, and conducting performance evaluations to promote professional growth and culinary excellence
- Operational Management: Ensure efficient kitchen operations by managing inventory, controlling food costs, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding food safety and hygiene standards, while actively engaging in menu development, special events, and overall culinary strategy
Salary for this role is up to £140,000 gross per year (including service charge) + discretionary bonus.
Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!
Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.
Apply today as an Executive Chef and be part of Aqua’s global culinary adventure!