Hospitality Chef

About us

Join a dynamic hospitality team delivering bespoke culinary experiences for our partners\’ brands and events. We pride ourselves on creativity, exceptional service and production at the highest standards — from day-to-day working breakfasts and lunches to bespoke large scale events.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced, passionate Hospitality Chef to lead and grow our hospitality offering. You’ll design and deliver bespoke, innovative menus tailored to our partners\’ events, oversee production, and ensure every guest experience reflects our brand quality and style. This role offers ownership of a developing hospitality section and close collaboration with a small, talented team.

Key responsibilities

• Create, cost and deliver innovative menus across events, working lunches and corporate buffets.
• Lead kitchen operations for multiple, simultaneous events — ensuring consistent quality and timing.
• Maintain high production standards and presentation for all hospitality occasions.
• Manage food cost, stock control and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and relevant legislative requirements.
• Promote collaborative, customer-focused culture.
• Gather and act on client feedback to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

Person specification

• Highly self-motivated, confident and able to work on your own initiative.
• Strong organisational, creative and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Thrives in a busy, dynamic environment and can prioritise multiple events.
• Passionate about delivering excellent culinary experiences and elevating hospitality offers.

Experience & qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar-sized operations or events-led culinary role.
• Catering qualifications (C&G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Proven track record (portfolio/awards preferred) demonstrating high industry standards.
• Sound financial acumen and experience in menu costing and stock control.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website