Job Description

We're recruiting a Hospitality & Events Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen team within a busy central production environment in London. This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing food production for workplace catering, events and delivery services. It's an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef who enjoys pace, scale and variety, while maintaining high standards across multiple service streams.
The role is predominantly production-based, with occasional on-site event delivery all over London.
The role

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a central production kitchen, delivering food for hospitality, events and delivered services.
• Oversee high-volume production while maintaining quality, consistency and presentation.
• Manage food safety, health & safety and allergen compliance across the kitchen operation.
• Control ordering, stock management and food costs in line with budgets and targets.
• Support on-site events and client deliveries as required.

The food

• Fresh, quality-led food produced at scale.
• Workplace catering, events and hospitality menus.
• Innovative, seasonal and commercially focused dishes.

The offer

• 50,000 to 52,000 per annum
• Predominantly Day Time Hours!
• 5 out of 7 days, with the expectation to work some weekends.
• Supportive, structured and well-run kitchen environment

The Hosptialty & Events Head Chef

• Proven experience in a Head Chef with Hospitality/Event experience, or ideally within a CPU or high-volume production setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com

Skills Required