Events Head Chef

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Events Head Chef - Hospitality & Events
Location: Central London
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: 48 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7
We are seeking a talented and experienced Events Head Chef to lead an exciting hospitality and events operation in the heart of Central London for a leading contract catering company.
This senior position will involve overseeing multiple food outlets, including high-profile events catering and a stylish café with a small retail offering. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing diverse kitchen operations and large teams, ensuring excellence in food quality, service, and overall guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all kitchen operations for events and café/retail outlets.

Motivate, develop, and guide a team of chefs to deliver outstanding service across multiple event styles.

Plan and execute seasonal menus, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and creativity.

Maintain full responsibility for food safety, health & safety compliance, and kitchen standards.

Control food costs, manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships.

Collaborate with senior management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and successful event execution.

Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience as a Head Chef, preferably in events and hospitality within a multi-outlet or contract catering environment.

Strong expertise in high-volume, high-profile events catering.

Experienced in leading large kitchen teams with the ability to inspire and develop talent.

Strong organisational, financial, and commercial acumen.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What's On Offer:
Competitive salary of £50,000

48-hour contract, 5 days out of 7

Opportunity to work for a well-established, high-profile contract catering business

Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

A dynamic and diverse operation based in Central London

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and skilled chef looking to develop their career in a high-profile setting with a renowned catering business. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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Location:
Southwark
Job Type:
PartTime

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