COREcruitment

Group Executive Chef - Contract Catering

Salary: Up to £60,000 & Company Car
Location: London & South-East | Field-Based
Hours: Predominantly Monday–Friday

Are you an ambitious Head Chef or Executive Chef ready to take the next step into a senior culinary leadership role?

I'm recruiting for an established contract catering business looking for a talented Group Executive Chef to help drive food innovation, develop kitchen teams and support the continued growth of the business.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves cooking but also enjoys working with clients, presenting food and helping win new business.

Salary & Benefits


  • Up to £60,000 salary
  • Company Car
  • Bonus structure
  • Predominantly Monday-Friday
  • Pension, Healthcare, Paid holiday & more
  • Senior culinary leadership opportunity
  • Creative input across multiple kitchens
  • Excellent long-term progression potential

The Operation


  • Established contract catering business.
  • Portfolio of workplace and education catering.
  • Fresh-food focused operations.
  • Mix of food development, hospitality and client presentations.

The Role


  • Develop exciting menus and food concepts.
  • Lead tastings and presentations for prospective clients.
  • Support tenders and new business opportunities.
  • Mentor and inspire chefs across multiple sites.
  • Support new openings and culinary projects.
  • Work with suppliers to improve food quality and sourcing.
  • Help shape the wider culinary direction of the business.

About You


  • Experienced Head Chef or Executive Chef from contract catering.
  • Strong B&I experience particularly desirable.
  • Excellent cooking ability and genuine passion for food.
  • Confident presenting to senior clients and stakeholders.
  • Commercially aware with strong communication skills.
  • Enjoys developing chefs and sharing ideas.
  • Comfortable travelling between sites.

This would particularly suit a chef who has built a strong reputation within a busy contract catering operation and is now ready to move into a more influential, group-level position.

Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com



  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Full Time
  • Rate: £60k per year + Company Car
  • Location: South East, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Catering
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Tel: 000
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: YK999957926
  • Posted: 2026-10-19 16:30:12 -

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