Head Chef – Luxury Event Catering

Company: COREcruitment
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Location: London
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Head Chef – Luxury Events Catering – North-East London – £65,000-£70,000

We’re recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead a brand-new central production kitchen in North East London, delivering exceptional food for luxury events across London and the Sout-East.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a growing events operation, with genuine creative freedom, premium British produce and events ranging from intimate private dining to 1,000+ guest celebrations.

Salary & Benefits

  • £65,000-£70,000
  • 48-hour contract
  • Performance bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension
  • 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Training and career progression

The Operation

  • Brand-new CPU in North-East London.
  • Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate events
  • Bespoke menus for every client
  • Events from 20 to 1,000 guests
  • Around 45 kitchen employees, including freelancers
  • Modern British food with restaurant-quality presentation

The Role

  • Lead the CPU and overall kitchen operation
  • Plan and deliver multiple high-end events
  • Create seasonal menus using premium British produce
  • Lead, coach and develop the kitchen brigade
  • Oversee production, prep and event logistics
  • Manage food costs, labour and kitchen performance
  • Drive creativity, presentation and new food ideas

About You

  • Experienced Head Chef from premium events, banqueting or luxury hospitality
  • Strong experience leading busy production kitchens and large teams
  • Passionate about modern British food and seasonal produce
  • Creative, commercially aware and highly organised
  • Hands-on, reliable and comfortable delivering at scale

If you’re looking for a Head Chef role in North-East London paying up to £70,000, with a new CPU, genuine creative freedom and some incredible events to get stuck into, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: September 12th, 2026