Group Executive Chef – Contract Catering

Salary: Up to £60,000 & Company CarLocation: London & South-East | Field-BasedHours: Predominantly Monday-Friday

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.

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