Head Chef - Sky Garden Retail and Bars

 

Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb Hospitality Collection aspires to establish itself as the unequivocal leader in the hospitality industry, elevating the benchmark for premium experiences at iconic venues across the globe.

 

 

Sky Garden sits at the very top of 20 Fenchurch Street — better known as the 'Walkie Talkie' — one of London's most recognisable landmarks. At 35 floors up, it's home to two restaurants, two bars, and a series of stunning event spaces, all set within a sprawling landscaped garden with sweeping views across the capital.

 

The operation is managed by Rhubarb, a leading luxury hospitality company and part of Oak View Group (OVG) — a global powerhouse in live entertainment and venue management. It's a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders, high volumes, and absolutely no room for the back of house operation to slip.

We are seeking a Bars and Retail Head Chef to lead the food offering across Sky Garden’s bar and retail outlets.

This is a highly visible, operational leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering menus across multiple kitchens, ensuring consistency and quality.

 

What you'll be doing

• You will take ownership of menu development across all bar and retail offerings, alongside the delivery of activations, collaborations and seasonal concepts.
• The role requires oversight of operational logistics across several kitchens and service points, maintaining consistency of execution in a high-volume environment.
• Working closely with creative, marketing and social teams, you will play a key role in bringing brand partnerships and campaigns to life, delivering food concepts that are both commercially successful and creatively engaging.
• Leading a team of 8 chefs to provide exceptional culinary delivery across Sky Garden's complex venue.

 

What we are looking for

• A Head Chef with proven experience in high volume, premium bar or retail led environments.
• Strong operational and logistical capability across multiple kitchens or sites.
• A confident leader, experience of managing a team.
• A calm, organised and solutions-focused approach under pressure.
• Experienced in high volume events, bars or retail environments.

 

Good to know

Salary up to £60,000 per annum 

 

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape and lead the food offering at one of London’s most recognised venues.
• Exposure to high-profile brand collaborations and large-scale activations.
• Structured development and future progression opportunities within RHC.
• Meal allowance per shift.
• Corporate gym discount.
• 40% discount across all RHC venues.
• Enhanced parental leave.

 

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

 

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

 

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

 

 

 

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

 

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