Head Canape Chef - London

Head Canape Chef - London Head Canape Chef Location: London Salary: 60,000 Contract: Permanent | 45 Hours per week Join Rocket Food - London's leading luxury event caterer Rocket Food is one of London's most respected luxury catering companies, delivering exceptional food and unforgettable experiences at some of the UK's most prestigious venues and private events. Renowned for our creativity, impeccable service and beautifully crafted menus, we're looking for an outstanding Head Canap Chef to join our talented culinary team. As Head Canap Chef, you'll lead the production of exceptional canap and event food, ensuring every dish is delivered to the highest standard. You'll manage and inspire the events kitchen brigade, champion innovation, and work closely with our events and creative teams to bring clients' visions to life. What You'll Be Doing Lead the production of premium canap s and event food for a wide range of luxury events. Manage, mentor and develop the events kitchen brigade, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture. Collaborate with the events and creative teams to deliver bespoke client briefs and tastings. Drive menu development, recipe creation and food innovation, showcasing the very best of British produce. Oversee kitchen operations, production planning, purchasing and event logistics. Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance. Monitor food and labour costs while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency. Who You Are An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a background in high-end events, luxury catering or premium hospitality. A passionate leader with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate a large kitchen team. Creative, organised and calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail. Strong commercial awareness and experience managing food costs, labour budgets and kitchen operations. A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management and HACCP. Passionate about seasonal British cuisine and delivering exceptional food experiences. Why Rocket Food? At Rocket Food, we believe extraordinary events begin with extraordinary people. You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious team that takes pride in delivering world-class food and service for some of the UK's most exciting events. This is an opportunity to make your mark within one of London's most established luxury catering businesses while working alongside some of the industry's best talent. If you're an inspiring chef with a passion for excellence and a flair for luxury events, we'd love to hear from you. Perks