Executive Head Chef – Events & Hospitality

Company: Search Consultancy
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Location: London
Job Description:

Executive Head Chef – Hospitality & Events

Location: Central LondonSalary: £60,000 per annumHours: 48 hours per weekWorking Pattern: 5 days out of 7

We are recruiting an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead a high-profile hospitality and events operation in central London for a large, well-established contract catering company.

This senior role oversees multiple food outlets, including large-scale hospitality and events catering, as well as a quality café with a small retail food offer. The successful candidate will be a strong leader with proven experience managing diverse kitchen operations and large teams of chefs.

Responsibilities

  • Overall management of all kitchen operations across hospitality, events, and café/retail outlets

  • Leading, motivating, and developing a team of chefs across multiple service styles

  • Menu planning and delivery, ensuring high standards of food quality and consistency

  • Full responsibility for food safety, health & safety, and compliance

  • Managing food costs, GP, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships

  • Working closely with senior management to deliver successful events and day-to-day service

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Executive Head Chef or senior Head Chef within multi-outlet or contract catering environments

  • Strong background in hospitality and events catering

  • Confident managing and developing large kitchen teams

  • Commercially focused with strong organisational and financial skills

  • Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary of £60,000

  • 48-hour contract, 5 days out of 7

  • Opportunity to work for a major contract catering business

  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

  • A varied and high-profile central London operation

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef looking for long-term career development with a leading contract caterer.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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Posted: September 3rd, 2026