Head Chef

Greycoat Lumleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium catering company in London is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. In this role, you will oversee the production of exceptional cuisine for a variety of events while ensuring high standards of quality and innovation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in British heritage cuisine and experience in managing a high-performing team. This is a full-time senior kitchen role offering a competitive salary between £55k - £60k plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of British heritage cuisine.
• Ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to produce exceptional food for events.
• Conduct daily briefings and weekly planning meetings.
• Ensure adherence to company values in kitchen operations.

Job description

Head Chef Events | Premium Catering Company

Position: Full-Time | Senior Kitchen Role
Salary: £55k - £60k + Benefits

Were looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead a fast‑paced, high‑performing production team for one of London’s premier events catering businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated culinary professional to oversee the delivery of world‑class event cuisine while managing production, team development, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Culinary Director, you will be responsible for leading the brigade in delivering exceptional food for a wide range of events from intimate tastings to large‑scale productions. You’ll champion British heritage cuisine, implement efficient systems, and play a key leadership role in ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation across the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the events kitchen team to ensure exceptional food production for events and tastings
• Lead daily briefings and weekly planning meetings with the core brigade
• Uphold and represent the company’s values in every aspect of kitchen operations