Senior Head Chef — Premium Corporate Dining | Street Food & World Flavours

Central London | Contract Catering

£57,000 – £60,000 per annum | Plus Bonus

Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week (6:30/6:45am – 3:00/3:30pm)

A leading contract catering provider is seeking an experienced and inspirational Senior Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen within a premium corporate environment in Central London.

The client delivers exceptional in-house staff dining that goes beyond the high street, alongside bespoke corporate hospitality and fine dining experiences. Their approach champions innovation, wellbeing-led food concepts, and vibrant dining environments designed to support a healthy, engaged workforce. Their portfolio spans prestigious financial institutions, global media organisations, conference venues, and cutting-edge tech workplaces.

This organisation is known for its strong people-first culture, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth, team collaboration, and an inclusive environment where individuals can truly thrive.

The Role

As Senior Head Chef, you will take full ownership of kitchen operations within a retail-focused, free-issue site, delivering outstanding staff dining, hospitality, and globally inspired street food in a dynamic corporate setting.

Leading a brigade of 17 chefs, you will be responsible for building a cohesive, high-performing team while driving both culinary creativity and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives on innovation, embraces global flavours, and excels at delivering engaging, high-quality food experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large kitchen brigade of 17 chefs
• Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus with a focus on fresh, world-inspired cuisine
• Drive creativity across retail and hospitality, including engaging live cooking concepts
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and service
• Manage food costs, stock control, and budgets to meet commercial targets
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver outstanding corporate hospitality and events
• Champion wellbeing-focused food initiatives aligned with client expectations

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within contract catering, corporate dining, or a quality-driven hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of global cuisines, modern food trends, and street food concepts
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing medium-to-large teams (experience overseeing 15+ chefs highly desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and operational expertise
• Passion for delivering exceptional food and customer experiences
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety and compliance standards

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £57,000 – £60,000 per annum plus bonus
• Monday–Friday schedule offering excellent work-life balance
• Clear career progression within a leading organisation
• Supportive, inclusive, and people-focused culture
• Regular team events and engagement initiatives