Head Chef - Event Company

Head Chef – Events & Catering – London – Up to £70,000 + Paid Overtime

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We're recruiting a Head Chef for one of London's most exciting premium events and catering businesses.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing kitchen delivering exceptional food across some of London's most amazing venues. We're looking for a food-led Head Chef who thrives on creativity, leadership and flawless execution , equally comfortable developing beautiful menus as they are leading major event services.
The Offer
Up to £70,000 salary
Paid overtime
45-hour contract
5 days from 7 rota
30 days holiday
Strong work-life balance for the events sector
Staff meals provided
Company pension scheme
Training and development programmes
The Operation
Premium London events and catering business.
Delivery across multiple high-end London venues.
Mix of corporate events, private dining and large-scale hospitality.
Structured central production kitchen alongside live event operations.
Strong existing team with excellent systems already in place.
Ambitious, growing business with exciting future plans.
The Food
High-quality, modern event catering
Refined canapés, bowl food and plated dining
Premium hospitality and bespoke client events
Fresh, seasonal menus with strong presentation standards
Events ranging from intimate dinners to 1,000+ guests
Creative, restaurant-quality food within a fast-paced environment
The Role
Lead the kitchen across both production and live events
Oversee food quality, consistency and execution at every level
Manage, mentor and develop the chef team
Support menu development, planning and event logistics
Drive standards, organisation and operational structure
Work closely with senior leadership on growth and delivery
Take ownership of high-profile London events and key services
About You
Proven Head Chef experience within events, multi-site or contract catering.
Strong events, hospitality or premium contract catering background. xwzovoh
Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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