Head Chef

Kellan Group; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent position

Prestigious central location

Holiday entitlement

Company benefits package

Opportunity to lead high-profile, in‑d

high-profile catering operation

Descripción de la vacante

Kellan Group is recruiting an experienced Head Chef to join a prestigious, high-volume contract catering site in Central London. You will lead a busy kitchen, drive food quality, cost control and service excellence.

The role offers a permanent contract with a salary of £41,922 per year, rising to £45,321 after successful completion of probation, and the opportunity to manage a large team at a renowned central location with UK rights to work.

Formación

• Proven experience leading high-volume contract catering kitchens.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience in menu planning, stock control and food costing.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Day-to-day management of the kitchen operation to ensure high standards.
• Lead and inspire a large kitchen team and oversee busy service periods.
• Manage food costs, stock control and menu delivery.
• Collaborate with management to deliver an outstanding catering operation.

Conocimientos

Head Chef

Leadership

High-volume catering

Food safety

Budgeting & cost control

Descripción del empleo

Head Chef - London

Salary: £41,922 per annum, increasing to £45,321 per annum following successful completion of probation
Permanent Position
Location: Central London

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to join a prestigious, high-volume contract catering site based in Central London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background leading high-volume contract catering kitchens. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional food quality, maintaining operational excellence, and leading a high-performing kitchen team.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards across food production, menu delivery, food quality, kitchen performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead and inspire a large kitchen team, oversee busy service periods, manage food costs and stock control, and work closely with the wider management team to deliver an outstanding catering operation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or in a similar leadership role
• Essential: Previous experience managing high-volume contract catering kitchens
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Experience leading large kitchen teams within a busy catering environment
• Excellent understanding of food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, stock control, food costing, and kitchen management
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets and deliver financial targets
• Passionate about delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer experiencesAbility to remain calm, organised, and hands-on in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Must have the right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

• £41,922 per annum, rising to £45,321 per annum
• Permanent position
• Prestigious central location
• Holiday entitlement
• Company benefits package (details to be discussed at interview)
• Opportunity to work within a high-profile and respected contract catering operation