Executive Chef - Contract Catering

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking an Executive Chef for a prestigious Business & Industry site in Central London. In this role, you will lead a kitchen team to create exceptional food experiences, balancing innovation with high-volume outputs. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a similar environment and a passion for creative food. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday position

Early finishes

Creative freedom

Career growth

Health & wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef within a high-volume B&I venue.
• A strong leader who can inspire, train, and develop a large team.
• Passion for fresh, nutritious food and a flair for food innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a great kitchen team in creating fresh, seasonal menus.
• Deliver exceptional food experiences in a corporate environment.
• Drive innovation and manage high-volume turn-over.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Food innovation

Experience in high-volume settings

Job description

We’re hiring an Executive Chef for a prestigious Business & Industry site in Central London. This is primarily a hospitality-led role delivering exceptional food experiences in a corporate environment for a firm.The Executive Chef will lead a great kitchen team in creating fresh, seasonal menus across executive dining, client hospitality, working lunches, and café services… all within a modern, fast-paced setting that values creativity and consistency.

With a Monday to Friday schedule, this role offers the perfect blend of culinary challenge and work-life balance, right in the heart of London.As Executive Chef, you’ll drive innovation and can manage a high-volume turn-over!

Executive Chef Benefits:

• Competitive salary – Up to £60,000 (Non bonus or overtime)
• Monday to Friday position
• Early finishes - enjoy your evenings again
• Creative freedom
• Career growth
• Health & wellbeing
• A workplace that values people, passion, and great food!

What We are Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef within a high-volume B&I venue
• A strong leader who can inspire, train, and develop a large team
• Passion for fresh, nutritious food and a flair for food innovation

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today or send your CV to Yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.We would love to hear from you!