Head Chef

Head Chef Production Catering Kitchen South West London

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Full time - MondayFriday
Free Parking
£25 per hour (5am-1/2pm)
We are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of a growing catering company supplying high-quality hot food, canapés, salads, and corporate catering to offices and local businesses across South West London.
The Role As Head Chef, you will oversee the daily production and service within a busy catering kitchen, leading an experienced brigade to deliver fresh, high-quality food for corporate clients and events.
The menu offering includes:
South Asian-inspired hot dishes
British classics such as lasagne and traditional comfort food
Fresh salads and healthy lunch options
Canapés, buffets, and working lunches for office hospitality and events
Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
Oversee all hot food preparation and production of around 3000 meals Per week
Prepare and cook a variety of South Asian-inspired dishes and British classics
Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are maintained
Manage kitchen prep, ordering, stock control, and daily production schedules
Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
Work closely with management to support business growth and client satisfaction
Ensure all orders are delivered accurately and on time
About You Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef within a production kitchen or high-volume catering environment or contract catering
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen with multiple daily deadlines
Experience with both modern Asian flavours and classic British cuisine
Passionate about quality food and efficient kitchen operations
Reliable, hands-on, and proactive in leading a team
Working Hours Shift Patterns: 5:00am 1:00pm
5:00am 2:00pm
Predominantly Monday to Friday
Must be able to drive
Pay & Benefits £25 per hour
Full-time hours
Daytime shifts only
Stable MondayFriday schedule
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious catering business
Supportive and experienced team environment
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