Head Chef - Corporate Dining & Menu Innovation City London

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Career development & learning programs

Healthcare access via Digital GP & NHS

Résumé du poste

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the food offering at a prestigious corporate site in the City of London. You will drive seasonal menus across retail, hospitality and events, ensuring outstanding quality and service every day.

You’ll manage food production, cost controls, and a high-performing kitchen team, while maintaining HACCP and health & safety standards. Strong leadership and culinary innovation are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to progress.
• Experience in corporate dining, contract catering, or high-volume operations.
• Strong culinary skills with passion for fresh food and innovation.
• Menu development and food costing experience.
• Leadership in managing and developing teams.
• Commercial awareness with budgets, GP, labour, and stock controls.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of HACCP, allergen management, health & safety, and compliance standards.

Responsabilités

• Lead the kitchen operation with exceptional quality, presentation and service standards.
• Develop seasonal menus across retail, hospitality, and events.
• Drive culinary initiatives to enhance customer engagement.
• Manage production, portion control, waste reduction and gross profit targets.
• Ensure accurate recipes, allergen information and nutritional data.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and labour planning.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Champion HACCP, allergen management, and compliance; audit readiness.

Connaissances

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Budget control

Team development

Food safety

Formation

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Description du poste

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the food offering at a prestigious corporate site in the City of London. You will drive seasonal menus across retail, hospitality and events, ensuring outstanding quality and service every day.

You’ll manage food production, cost controls, and a high-performing kitchen team, while maintaining HACCP and health & safety standards. Strong leadership and culinary innovation are essential.