Head Chef- Events - London

Restaurant Associates; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP access and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness and fitness classes

Share discounts with friends andfamily

Job summary

Rocket Food in London is seeking an outstanding Head Canap Chef to lead the production of premium canapés and event foods for luxury events.

You will manage and inspire the events kitchen brigade, drive menu development and work closely with our events and creative teams to realise bespoke client briefs and tastings.

Join a leading luxury catering team delivering world-class food experiences across prestigious venues and private events in the UK.

Qualifications

• An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a background in high-end events, luxury catering or premium hospitality.
• A passionate leader with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate a large kitchen team.
• Creative, organised and calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing food costs, labour budgets and kitchen operations.
• A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of premium canapés and event food for luxury events.
• Manage, mentor and develop the events kitchen brigade, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate with the events and creative teams to deliver bespoke client briefs and tastings.
• Drive menu development, recipe creation and food innovation, showcasing the very best of British produce.
• Oversee kitchen operations, production planning, purchasing and event logistics.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor food and labour costs while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.

Job description

As Head Canap Chef, you'll lead the production of exceptional canap and event food, ensuring every dish is delivered to the highest standard. You'll manage and inspire the events kitchen brigade, champion innovation, and work closely with our events and creative teams to bring clients' visions to life. What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the production of premium canap s and event food for a wide range of luxury events.
• Manage, mentor and develop the events kitchen brigade, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate with the events and creative teams to deliver bespoke client briefs and tastings.
• Drive menu development, recipe creation and food innovation, showcasing the very best of British produce.
• Oversee kitchen operations, production planning, purchasing and event logistics.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor food and labour costs while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.
• An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a background in high-end events, luxury catering or premium hospitality.
• A passionate leader with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate a large kitchen team.
• Creative, organised and calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing food costs, labour budgets and kitchen operations.
• A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management and HACCP.
• Passionate about seasonal British cuisine and delivering exceptional food experiences.

Join Rocket Food - London's leading luxury event caterer

Rocket Food is one of London's most respected luxury catering companies, delivering exceptional food and unforgettable experiences at some of the UK's most prestigious venues and private events. Renowned for our creativity, impeccable service and beautifully crafted menus, we're looking for an outstanding Head Canap Chef to join our talented culinary team., As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

At Rocket Food, we believe extraordinary events begin with extraordinary people. You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious team that takes pride in delivering world-class food and service for some of the UK's most exciting events. This is an opportunity to make your mark within one of London's most established luxury catering businesses while working alongside some of the industry's best talent. If you're an inspiring chef with a passion for excellence and a flair for luxury events, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks & Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families