Development Chef – Lead Multi-Site Team | Daytime, Mon–Fri

ILLUME RECRUITMENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering firm in London is seeking an experienced Development Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for leading food innovation, managing chef teams across multiple sites, and ensuring financial success. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in contract catering and a passion for developing culinary talent. This is a daytime role, Monday to Friday, with a salary of 60k.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role within contract catering over the last year.
• Proven multi-site experience leading a team of chefs.
• Strong financial understanding of costing, P&L, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative food concepts.
• Manage and develop a team of chefs across multiple sites.
• Ensure financial performance meets company standards.

Skills

B&I sector of contract catering

Team leadership

Passion for food and innovation

Financial understanding (costing, P&L)

Job description

A leading contract catering firm in London is seeking an experienced Development Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for leading food innovation, managing chef teams across multiple sites, and ensuring financial success. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in contract catering and a passion for developing culinary talent. This is a daytime role, Monday to Friday, with a salary of 60k.