Simon Johnston
Group Executive Chef @F1® Arcade
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WORK HISTORY
Group Executive Chef @F1® Arcade
Leading the culinary strategy and development across all F1 Arcade locations globally, with a focus on delivering commercially strong, high-impact experiences within a premium, high-volume environment.Responsible for:• Global menu architecture and seasonal development• Kitchen operational systems, specifications, and standards• Food cost control, margin optimisation, and supplier strategy• New site openings and culinary mobilisation across international markets• Team development, leadership structure, and performance alignmentDriving a balance between creativity and commercial performance — ensuring consistency, scalability, and a guest experience that matches the energy and pace of the F1 Arcade brand.Working closely with senior leadership to support expansion across the UK and US, with a focus on building a robust, future-proof culinary platform.
EDUCATION
Motherwell college
nvq 3 , Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON JOHNSTON
Group Executive Chef with a proven track record of leading culinary strategy across multi-site, high-volume hospitality operations.Currently responsible for the global food offering at F1 Arcade, overseeing menu development, kitchen systems, and operational performance across multiple international locations. My focus is on building commercially strong, scalable food concepts that deliver consistency, quality, and strong margins at pace.My experience spans premium casual dining, large-scale operations, and new site openings, with a particular strength in:• Menu development and engineering• Kitchen systems and operational structure• Food cost control and margin improvement• Pre-opening and mobilisation of new sites• Building and developing high-performing kitchen teamsI work at the intersection of creativity and commercial performance — ensuring that food is not only relevant and engaging, but also deliverable at scale.
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