Head Chef Contract Catering

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins King & Associates is seeking a Head Chef for a high-volume site in Central London. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the kitchen, managing a talented team and driving culinary excellence across various dining services.

Your role involves overseeing daily retail catering, ensuring top food quality, and managing financials. Enjoy a great work-life balance with Monday to Friday shifts and a generous salary of £55,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Visionary culinary leader with experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large kitchen team.
• Proven track record in menu design and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire a kitchen brigade of 16 staff members.
• Oversee daily retail catering services maintaining high food quality.
• Design cost-effective retail menus to maximize sales.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu design

Food safety compliance

Team management

Job description

Overview

The RoleJoin one of London’s premier high-volume sites asHead Chef in Contract Catering, leading a fast-paced retail and contract catering operation. We are looking for a visionary, highly organized, and passionate culinary leader to take full ownership of the kitchen. You will drive culinary excellence across a diverse range of daily services, ensuring high standards of food quality, commercial retail presentation, and customer service are executed with precision and flair.

Details

• Salary:£55,000 per annum base + bonus scheme
• Location:Central London
• Days:Monday to Friday (Enjoy an incredible work-life balance with free weekends)
• Hours:7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Volume & Style:Retail dining, grab-and-go, and contract catering services, averaging over 1,000 transactions daily
• Team:Leading a structured, talented kitchen brigade of 16 staff members

Key Responsibilities

• As Head Chef in Contract Catering you will manage, inspire, and develop a large kitchen brigade of 16, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the seamless delivery of daily retail catering services, maintaining impeccable standards of fresh food quality and commercial display for over 1,000 daily transactions.
• Design and execute innovative, cost-effective retail menus that appeal to a diverse customer base and maximize daily sales.
• Take full accountability for kitchen financials, including food GP, stock control, and supplier management, while strictly upholding the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, and allergen compliance.