Overview
Head Chef – Premium Events & Catering – London – Up to £70,000 + Paid Overtime
We’re recruiting a Head Chef for one of London’s most exciting events and catering operations.
This is a genuinely brilliant opportunity for a strong, food-led Head Chef who loves both creativity and high-level execution. You’ll oversee a premium events operation delivering across some of London’s most impressive venues, leading everything from central production through to high-profile event delivery in London.
The Offer
- Up to £70,000 basic salary
- Paid overtime
- 45-hour contract
- 5 days out of 7
- 30 days holiday
- Strong work-life balance for the sector
- Company pension
- Staff meals provided
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Long-term progression opportunity within a growing business
The Operation
- Premium London events and catering business.
- Delivery across multiple high-end London venues.
- Mix of corporate events, private dining and large-scale hospitality.
- Structured central production kitchen alongside live event operations.
- Strong existing team with excellent systems already in place.
- Ambitious, growing business with exciting future plans.
The Food
- High-quality, modern event catering
- Refined canapés, bowl food and plated dining
- Premium hospitality and bespoke client events
- Fresh, seasonal menus with strong presentation standards
- Events ranging from intimate dinners to 1,000+ guests
- Creative, restaurant-quality food within a fast-paced environment
The Role
- Lead the kitchen across both production and live events
- Oversee food quality, consistency and execution at every level
- Manage, mentor and develop the chef team
- Support menu development, planning and event logistics
- Drive standards, organisation and operational structure
- Work closely with senior leadership on growth and delivery
- Take ownership of high-profile London events and key services
About You
- Proven Head Chef experience within events, multi-site or contract catering.
- Strong events, hospitality or premium contract catering background.
- 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
Job Tenure: Permanent
