Head Chef – Exclusive Event Catering Company – Predominantly Monday to Friday

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary recruitment firm is seeking a Head Chef for a high-profile catering company in London. This role involves leading a team of chefs for luxury events and requires extensive experience in event catering and fine dining. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong people management skills and creativity in the kitchen. The role offers a salary of £65,000 plus additional benefits, including a Christmas profit share and a significant increase after a year. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

£3,000 Christmas profit share

31 days annual leave

Monday to Friday working hours

Creative platform beyond traditional restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in event catering and fine dining or 5-star hotels.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations for high-profile events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a brigade of chefs for events.
• Manage kitchen operations, rotas, and ordering for diverse occasions.
• Stay hands-on in the kitchen, ensuring excellence.

Skills

Event catering experience

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Creativity in cooking

Job description

At Goldenkeys, we don’t just recruit for the finest kitchens – we connect culinary leaders with platforms where they can truly shine.

We’re partnering once again with one of London’s most imaginative and high-profile catering companies. Known for creating jaw-dropping dining experiences at everything from fashion shows to high-profile celebrations, they’re on the lookout for a Head Chef with not just sharp skills, but serious stage presence.

They need a leader. Someone who has extensive experience in elite event catering, is hands‑on and thrives in the creative, fast‑paced world of luxury events.

What’s In It For You:

• £65,000 per annum plus circa £3,000 Christmas profit share + a 10% increase in salary after 1 year
• Working predominantly Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with some evening/weekend work
• On average, working 1 weekend day a month and 1 evening per week
• 31 days annual leave = 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas to New Year off for free
• A rare platform to express your creativity beyond the constraints of traditional restaurants

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a core brigade of 10–15 chefs, scaling up to 100 for show‑stopping events
• Manage rotas, ordering, and kitchen operations across diverse, high‑profile occasions
• Stay hands‑on in the kitchen, setting the tone for excellence, energy, and elegance

Who You Are:

• You’ve led teams in event catering, with a background in fine dining or 5‑star hotels, adding that extra sparkle
• You’re a strong people manager who is calm under pressure, focused on team growth and consistent results
• You know how to run a tight ship logistically, but you’ve still got the spark to push creative boundaries

This is more than a Head Chef job. It’s your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and bring spectacular events to life through food, we want to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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