Salary: Up to £55,000
Location: Central London
Hours: Monday–Friday | Predominantly daytime | 1–2 evening events per week

Are you a creative Head Chef who loves incredible food, exciting events and having the freedom to design your own menus?

I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a brand-new catering operation in Central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a fresh, modern food offering from scratch, alongside delivering premium corporate hospitality and private events.

You'll have complete creative freedom, working with an independent, family-run catering business that genuinely cares about food.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55,000 salary
• Monday–Friday working week
• 28 days' holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Predominantly daytime service
• Creative freedom over menus
• Training and career development

The Operation

• Brand-new corporate dining and events venue
• Modern open kitchen
• Fresh breakfast and lunch service
• Premium hospitality and evening events
• Creative, seasonal menus
• Freelance chef support for larger events

Think Ottolenghi, Farmer J, Caravan or Granger & Co. Colourful, fresh, vibrant food packed with flavour.

The Role

• Take full ownership of the kitchen and food offering
• Create and develop menus from scratch
• Lead daily breakfast and lunch services
• Deliver 1–2 evening events per week
• Oversee event food preparation and service
• Coordinate freelance chefs when required
• Work closely with event suppliers and front-of-house teams
• Manage food costs, ordering and kitchen standards
• Engage with customers in the open kitchen

About You

• Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef
• Premium events or hospitality experience essential
• Background in events catering, quality restaurants or luxury hospitality
• Creative, passionate and confident developing menus
• Comfortable delivering both daily dining and private events
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Personable, hands-on and confident working in an open kitchen
• Flexible to work occasional evenings

This isn't your typical B&I contract catering role.

We're looking for a chef with a strong restaurant or events background who loves creating exceptional food.

Breakfast service starts around 8am, with lunch running until 2pm.

Evening events are generally expected to finish around 6pm–8pm.

If you're looking for a Head Chef job in Central London paying up to £55,000, with genuine menu autonomy, exciting events and a Monday–Friday working pattern, I'd love to hear from you.

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