Executive Chef | El Pastor Group | London

We’re looking for a brilliant Executive Chef to join Harts Group as part of our exceptional team at El Pastor Group in London.

We’re looking for a chef who can inspire our kitchen teams with passion and precision,  someone who thrives in a lively, people-focused environment, sets the bar high for quality and delivery, and brings a focus on sustainability alongside a deep respect for authentic Mexican flavours, traditions and ingredients.

El Pastor is a small group of Mexican taquerias in London, inspired by the decade the founders spent in Mexico City, running a cult nightclub and searching for the city’s best taco al pastor.
We pour our hearts into top-quality, authentic produce, making fresh tortillas daily using heritage corn and working directly with suppliers and cooperative farmers in Mexico.
Our chefs celebrate real flavours and honest cooking, with generosity, energy and joy at the heart of everything we do.
We’re proud to have been awarded a Star by the Sustainable Restaurant Association and to be part of a team driven by the goal of serving the best tacos outside of Mexico.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Executive Chef salary DOE
• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group restaurants
• Sit-down meals with you and your team
• Company trips to meet our top suppliers in Mexico, Spain, and across the UK
• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 33 days paid holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Access to the Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money
• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work
• CODE membership with amazing discounts across the hospitality industry
• Test drive our new openings, you’re invited to a brilliant meal with the teams from our other restaurants
• Work with a great group of individuals where you can be yourself and enjoy your career

Harts Group Way

We’re excited to hear from candidates who bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for Hospitality. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace where everyone is valued. In return, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career development, and continuous training, all within a supportive and friendly team where camaraderie and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Executive Chef Role

As Executive Chef, you’ll lead and inspire our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across the El Pastor Group, driving consistency, creativity and excellence across all sites.
You’ll work hand in hand with the Managing Director and Operations Director to shape the future of the brand, ensuring our food, people and standards reflect the very best of El Pastor as we continue to expand and grow.

• Proven experience as a Senior Head Chef or Executive Chef within a multi-site, high-volume restaurant group.
• Brings high standards, an amazing palate, and a relentless drive to improve every aspect of the guest and team experience.
• Has a great eye for detail and quality and can run a busy operation without losing sight of standards or our talented people.
• Is naturally positive and inspiring, someone who develops and motivates teams through mentorship and example.
• Has strong knowledge of authentic Mexican food and a deep respect for its flavours and traditions.
• Overseeing menu and specials development, recipe creation, costings and innovation.
• Maintaining consistency and excellence in food quality, presentation and execution across all sites.
• Managing and achieving GP targets, stock levels and kitchen efficiencies.
• Leading training, appraisals and development programmes for kitchen teams.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and sourcing the best ingredients.
• Able to closely collaborate cross department with our Operations, Finance, People, Estates and Marketing teams.
• Upholding all hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Representing our core values and inspiring a culture of creativity, generosity and joy in every kitchen.

• Is collaborative, forward-thinking, and thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment.
• Leads with care, passion, and pride in everything they do.

Harts Group is a community of talented individuals creating award-winning food and hospitality. Our portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops and Bar Daskal in London.

Apply for the Executive Chef role today and a dedicated member of our talent team will be in touch.