At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative kitchen team, preparing delicious meals for 500+ customers daily.
- Company: Dynamic catering company in Central London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, personal development, healthcare support, and holiday purchase scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and a supportive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and showcase your culinary creativity in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume catering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51500 - 51500 £ per year.
- Location
- Central London
- Salary
- £51,500 per annum
- Working Pattern
- Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (7am to 3:30pm)
About the Role
We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Catering Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in London.
You will oversee a team of 5, preparing food across a salad bar, Grab & Go, hot mains, and a staff restaurant serving an average of 500 covers per day (breakfast and lunch), as well as two pop‑ups per week.
The ideal candidate will have solid experience in contract catering, restaurants, or similar high‑volume environments, with a strong background in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes across daily service and events.
- Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP compliance).
- Conduct regular stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
- Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and control the kitchen budget.
- Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure the quality of delivered products.
- Represent the kitchen during client tastings and presentations.
- Collaborate with management on seasonal menu updates and special events.
- Lead the kitchen team, coaching and supporting staff while ensuring up‑to‑date training and performance feedback.
- Plan and develop menus that delight clients and customers, and manage smooth daily service.
- Our Ideal Candidate
- Experience in retail, contract catering, or hotels with banqueting.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- A passion for innovation in food and hospitality.
Benefits
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes annual health check, digital GP, mental health consultations, nutritional consultations, second medical opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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We think you need these skills to ace Retail Head Chef (Monday-Friday) in London
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Catering Management
Food Hygiene Standards (HACCP compliance)
Inventory Management
Budget Control
Supplier Liaison
