Job Title: Corporate Head Chef – Monday-Friday | King’s Cross St Pancras
Location: King’s Cross St Pancras
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 6:30am – 3:00pm, including a 30-minute lunch break
Holiday Entitlement: Managers/Head Chefs – 25 days plus Bank Holidays
About the Role
Bennett Hay is looking for an experienced and passionate Corporate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a busy and prestigious corporate site near King’s Cross St Pancras.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys delivering high-quality food in a fast‑paced environment. The role involves overseeing a busy staff restaurant offering breakfast and lunch service, alongside hospitality and events catering with a variety of seasonal and creative menus.
You will manage a team of 4 and play a key role in maintaining excellent food standards, kitchen organisation, client satisfaction, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day‑to‑day kitchen operation within a busy corporate environment
- Deliver high‑quality breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and event catering services
- Create and develop fresh, seasonal, and varied menus
- Manage, support, and motivate a team of 4 kitchen colleagues
- Maintain excellent standards of food presentation, quality, hygiene, and health & safety
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company procedures
- Build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and service partners
- Support stock control, ordering, wastage management, and kitchen administration
- Contribute ideas for menu innovation and continuous service improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within corporate hospitality, staff dining, or premium hospitality environments
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience managing hospitality and events catering alongside restaurant service
- Passion for fresh food, creativity, and high service standards
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen compliance procedures
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification preferred
Benefits
- Monday to Friday working pattern – excellent work‑life balance
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Pension and life assurance
- Health cash plan for you and your family
- Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
- A supportive and friendly working environment
Start Date: ASAP
About Bennett Hay
At Bennett Hay, we are known for delivering exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences across London. Our personalised approach ensures every detail is perfect for our clients and their guests. As proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are committed to the wellbeing and professional growth of our colleagues.
