Head Chef - Livery Hall & Events – £60K to £63K

Looking for a Head Chef role where you can lead from the front, but still be supported by a strong senior team?

We’re recruiting a Head Chef for a prestigious London livery venue, delivering high-end events, fine dining and exclusive-use functions in a beautifully structured operation.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well-run kitchen, take real ownership of day-to-day operations, and be the driving force behind service when it matters most.

The Offer

• £60,000 to £63,000 salary.
• 40-hour contract.
• Time off in lieu.
• Closed over Christmas (on top of holiday allowance).
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 31).
• Up to 18% pension.
• Private medical, life assurance & income protection.
• Season ticket loan + salary sacrifice schemes.

The Operation

• Prestigious, high-end livery venue.
• Premium events: corporate, weddings, banqueting & awards.
• Exclusive-use model – one event at a time (no chaos, full focus).
• 4 event spaces.
• Main Hall up to 270 guests.
• Additional rooms: 150–200 guests.

The Food

• Fine-dining led menus.
• High-end banqueting & plated service.
• Premium events with a focus on quality over volume.
• Creative input alongside the Executive Chef.
• Balance of volume and precision-led cooking.

The Role

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Run service when senior leadership are off-site.
• Own kitchen organisation, prep & standards.
• Be the consistent, calm leader the team relies on.

About You, The Head Chef

• Proven Head Chef experience in fine dining & event’s is key.
• Background in livery halls, private members clubs or luxury hotels.
• 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