Events Head Chef

Caterer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discounts

KinHub wellbeing app

28 days holiday

Staff meals

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Beaumont Mayfair in London is seeking an Events Head Chef to lead all private dining and events operations, delivering outstanding guest experiences through efficient food service and strong financial performance. You will inspire a diverse team of chefs, drive culinary excellence, and oversee recipe development, ingredient utilisation, and portion control.

You will manage menus with quarterly updates, supervise quality control, and collaborate with F&B leadership to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications

• Plan and execute food for private dining and events alongside Executive Chef.
• Update menus quarterly and adapt to seasonal changes.
• Inspect food preparation, service, cleanliness and sanitation across all kitchen areas.
• Attend weekly meetings with F&B leadership to ensure clear communication.
• Oversee stock checks and review figures with Sous Chefs to address issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the food for all Private dining and events alongside the Executive Chef.
• Ensure menus are updated in line with menu change dates, quarterly or every 3 months, following seasonal changes.
• Conduct daily/regular inspections of food prep, service, appearance and sanitation under your control.
• Attend weekly meetings with the F&B Director to ensure smooth information flow and improved kitchen communication.
• Ensure Sous Chefs conduct monthly/nightly stock checks and review figures, addressing issues promptly.

Job description

Events Head Chef

50 hours per week

Direct all aspects of events private dining to deliver a consistently outstanding guest experience through efficient and commercially effective food service operations. Maintain rigorous control of recipe development, ingredient utilisation, and portion management to achieve quality and financial objectives. Inspire, lead, and manage a multicultural team of accomplished chefs, driving culinary excellence, innovation, and high performance.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for planning and executing the food for all Private dining and events alongside the Executive Chef.
• To ensure that all menus are constantly updated in line with menu change dates, quarterly or every 3 months, and to follow seasonable changes when necessary.
• To make daily and regular inspections to evaluate quality of food preparation, service, appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of all food areas under your control.
• To attend weekly meetings with the F&B Director to ensure the free flow of information and to enhance kitchen and departmental communication.
• To ensure your Sous Chefs are conducting monthly and nightly stock checks/takes and that you are reviewing the figures accordingly and addressing issues immediately.

About The Beaumont:

The Beaumont Mayfair pulls off a rare feat, that of being an art deco modernist hotel with a boutique attitude, brimming with the vibrant charm of its central London neighbourhood. Contemporary chic defines the mood but never at the expense of warmth and genuine comfort. The sense of cool is effortless, bold, beautiful, seductive and decadent.

Elegant interiors, iconic furniture, wool and leather furnishings and distinctive artworks adorn the 101 rooms and suites, while a state-of-the-art Spa and Gym redefine the genre all make The Beaumont Mayfair a new type of urban destination, for those who dare. Word-class dining at Rosi offers a playful take on British classics from Lisa Goodwin-Allen, while Le Magritte serves classic and signature cocktails in a stylish setting, or alfresco on the private terrace. The Gatsby Room is a relaxed, intimate spot to enjoy the British tradition of afternoon tea accompanies by live music from our in-house pianist.

The perfect balance of beauty, decadence and discretion, The Beaumont Mayfair is tailored for individuality, wrapped up in an untamed spirit of adventure – a work of art that challenges and stretches the ima

The Beaumont Mayfair is highly regarded within the industry and proudly holds two Michelin Keys and 5 AA Red Stars. In 2025, the hotel was voted Best Hotel in London at the Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards and in 2026 was a recipient of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Award.

Why work with us:

Our people are the beating heart of The Beaumont Mayfair. Dedicated, passionate and entirely focused on the comfort of our guests, our team go above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences every time.

At The Beaumont Mayfair, we believe that hospitality comes from the heart. When you join, you will be part of a team of dedicated hospitality professionals who are committed to providing an environment that is warm, generous and personal, where both guests and colleagues feel they belong.

We like to make our employees feel motivates, challenged and more than that, valued. You will discover that we nurture and support you throughout your time with us, creating a personal career pathway for you, that helps you develop and advance in your career.

Our other benefits include:

• A competitive salary package.
• CODE APP Discounts
• Access to our Employee Wellbeing App - KinHub
• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays.
• Discount in Hotel Restaurant outlets and spa.
• Monthly allowance for personal gym.
• Nutritious, complimentary meals at work.
• Ongoing training opportunities.
• Healthcare benefits and subsidiaries.
• Season ticket loans.
• Pension contributions.
• Personal recognition awards.
• Exciting social celebrations and events.
• Employee assistance program and helpline.
• Complimentary laundry service for uniforms/business attire.