Overview
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

Job Tenure: Permanent



