Hospitality Head Chef - London Head Chef | St Paul's, London Join us as Head Chef and lead an exciting hospitality operation where creativity, quality and outstanding food are at the heart of everything we do. Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (40 hours per week), with additional overtime available and weekends off! We're looking for an ambitious, passionate Head Chef to lead a high-profile corporate hospitality operation in the heart of St Paul's, London. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a busy, premium food operation, delivering exceptional food and service while leading and developing a talented team of 9 chefs. The operation includes 30 private hospitality rooms, breakfast and la carte dining, seasonal hot and cold buffets, conference and events catering for up to 250 guests, and a rooftop terrace. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, develop innovative menus and deliver restaurant-quality food at scale. Lead the kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation. Manage, motivate and develop the kitchen team, building a positive, high-performing culture. Take ownership of food purchasing, stock control, labour costs and waste management. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance. Work closely with the Executive Chef and wider hospitality team to deliver an outstanding dining experiences. Drive continuous improvement across food quality, operational efficiency and commercial performance. Proven experience as a Head Chef within premium corporate hospitality, high-end hotels, restaurants or contract catering. Ideally, two to three years' experience at Head Chef level, or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step up. Experience delivering high-volume food to exceptional standards, with a fine dining or Michelin-starred background advantageous. Strong leadership, menu development and commercial management skills. Excellent attention to detail, creativity and a passion for seasonal food. Lead a prestigious, high-profile corporate hospitality operation. Enjoy a Monday-Friday working pattern. Access opportunities for career development and progression within the business. If you're passionate about food, thrive on leading teams and want to deliver exceptional hospitality in a high-profile London setting, we'd love to hear from you. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Hospitality Head Chef - Mon - Fri in London employer: Restaurant Associates
Restaurant Associates is an excellent employer that values its team members by fostering a vibrant and supportive work culture. With opportunities for growth and development in the hospitality sector, employees enjoy flexible shifts and a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and outstanding service. Working in the UK, you'll be part of a dedicated team that prioritises customer experience and professional excellence.
