Head Chef - Events & Production Kitchen - £60,000 We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a central production kitchen and external events , delivering high-end corporate events, private dining and large-scale functions across London. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Head Event Chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, enjoys both creativity and structure, and is confident owning the full journey from prep to on-site execution. The Offer £60,000 salary per year. 5 to10% performance bonuses. Paid overtime / additional hourly rate for weekend work. Predominantly Monday to Friday (approx. 80%). Strong work-life balance within a structured rota. Access to a wider benefits package including pension, healthcare, discounts & wellbeing support! The Operation & Food High-end events and production kitchen delivering premium food at scale. Central Production Kitchen (CPU) with on-site event delivery. Corporate events, private dining, weddings, and gala dinners. Event sizes from 5 guests up to 2,000 covers. Average daily volume: 200-300 covers. £9M+ annual revenue business. Modern, seasonal British menus with a premium, creative finish. Strong focus on quality, consistency, and high-level execution. The Role Lead all kitchen operations across the production kitchen and events. Oversee prep from CPU through to seamless on-site delivery. Manage and develop a core brigade of 7 chefs. Work closely with senior leadership on seasonal menu development. Deliver tastings, client briefs and high-end event execution. Drive consistency through structure, systems and SOPs. Take ownership of food GP, labour and supplier relationships. Ensure best-in-class food safety, HACCP and compliance standards. Support sustainability initiatives across sourcing and waste reduction. About You Proven Head Chef experience within events, production kitchens or high-volume contract catering. Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and retain 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

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