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

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.
• 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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