Salary: Up to £60,000 & Company Car
Location: London & South-East | Field-Based
Hours: Predominantly Monday-Friday
I'm recruiting for an established contract catering business looking for a talented Group Executive Chef to help drive food innovation, develop kitchen teams and support the continued growth of the business.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves cooking but also enjoys working with clients, presenting food and helping win new business.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £60,000 salary
- Company Car
- Bonus structure
- Predominantly Monday-Friday
- Pension, Healthcare, Paid holiday & more
- Senior culinary leadership opportunity
- Creative input across multiple kitchens
- Excellent long-term progression potential
The Operation
- Established contract catering business.
- Portfolio of workplace and education catering.
- Fresh-food focused operations.
- Mix of food development, hospitality and client presentations.
The Role
- Develop exciting menus and food concepts.
- Lead tastings and presentations for prospective clients.
- Support tenders and new business opportunities.
- Mentor and inspire chefs across multiple sites.
- Support new openings and culinary projects.
- Work with suppliers to improve food quality and sourcing.
- Help shape the wider culinary direction of the business.
About You
- Experienced Head Chef or Executive Chef from contract catering.
- Strong B&I experience particularly desirable.
- Excellent cooking ability and genuine passion for food.
- Confident presenting to senior clients and stakeholders.
- Commercially aware with strong communication skills.
- Enjoys developing chefs and sharing ideas.
- Comfortable travelling between sites.
This would particularly suit a chef who has built a strong reputation within a busy contract catering operation and is now ready to move into a more influential, group-level position.
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Group Executive Chef - Contract Catering employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
