Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Make your mark at scale. Lead kitchens that people love.

At Buzzworks Holdings, we’re on an exciting journey of growth and food is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen teams across a defined area, driving performance and delivering exceptional food experiences across multiple high-volume venues.

This is more than maintaining standards, it’s about raising them, developing future leaders, and shaping what great looks like across Buzzworks.

The Role

As Executive Chef, you will take full responsibility for kitchen performance across your area. You will lead from the front, balancing operational excellence with strong commercial awareness, while building engaged, high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Head Chefs and Area Chefs
• Drive performance across multiple sites, ensuring consistency in quality, standards, and financial results
• Manage food GP, cost control, and waste while maintaining exceptional food quality
• Support new site openings and embed operational excellence from day one
• Build strong, motivated kitchen teams with a focus on engagement and retention
• Identify and nurture talent, creating clear development pathways
• Lead from the front during key trading periods
• Deliver and embed the Love Food Feel Good campaign across all kitchens

About You

You will already be operating at a senior level in a multi-site environment, or ready to step up into a broader leadership role.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience managing multiple kitchens or sites
• Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of GP, cost control, and performance drivers
• A natural leadership style with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
• A genuine passion for food, quality, and consistency at scale
• The ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with real influence across a growing portfolio
• The opportunity to shape food strategy and kitchen performance at scale
• Ongoing investment in your development and career progression
• The chance to build and mentor the next generation of kitchen leaders

The Buzz

• 40% staff discount across all venues
• TRONC system – 100% of tips shared with our teams
• Access to Stream rewards platform
• Long service holidays (1, 3, and 5 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Flexible working options where possible

Our Aim

To make people feel great through hospitality.

At Buzzworks, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We live our values every day:
Grow Forward Together | Value Every Voice | Care with Flair