Head Chef

Retail Head Chef - Monday to Friday - B&I Contract Catering – Up to £55K

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Looking for a Head Chef role where you can lead a dynamic, multi-concept food offer -without sacrificing your evenings and weekends?
We're recruiting a Retail Head Chef to take full ownership of a high-profile B&I contract catering site , delivering a vibrant, multi-counter food operation alongside premium hospitality and fine dining.
This is a standout opportunity for a creative, high-volume Head Chef who wants to lead from the front, drive food innovation, and be part of a well-invested, forward-thinking business.
The Offer
Up to £55,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern
Strong work–life balance
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free meals on duty
Staff discounts
Ongoing training and development
Stable, long-term leadership opportunity
The Operation & Food
High-profile B&I contract catering site.
Multi-counter, chef-led retail food concept.
Fresh, seasonal food prepared daily.
Diverse cuisines – street food, modern European, Asian concepts.
High-volume service with a strong focus on quality.
Premium hospitality and fine dining alongside retail.
Modern, well-equipped and forward-thinking kitchen.
The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have real ownership of the food offer.
Lead the full kitchen operation as Retail Head Chef.
Drive innovation across multiple food counters and concepts.
Inspire, develop and lead a high-performing brigade.
Ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all services.
Support and deliver premium hospitality and events.
Manage food cost, GP, stock control and kitchen performance.
Work closely with senior leadership on food strategy.
Maintain high standards of food safety and compliance.
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef within high-volume B&I contract catering.
Background in multi-outlet, retail or chef-led food concepts.
Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
Why This Role?
This is not a standard B&I role - you'll be:
Running a multi-concept, chef-led food operation.
Given freedom to innovate and develop food ideas.
Working in a structured, well-supported environment. xwzovoh
Benefiting from a genuine Monday–Friday lifestyle.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com