Head Chef — Lead Innovative, High-Volume Event Catering

Utilita Arena; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

5% Pension Contribution

Healthshield Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Legends Global at Olympia is seeking a Head Chef to lead all culinary operations within the Heritage Halls, delivering world-class food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events and live cooking stations.

You will ensure exceptional quality, food safety, cost control and seamless coordination with event and operations teams while inspiring your kitchen team to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing hospitality, events and function catering in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and statutory requirements, with a minimum food hygiene qualification.
• Commercially minded with budgets, cost control and operational efficiencies.
• Confident communicator with strong customer service and IT system usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations across exhibitions, banquets, VIP functions and special events.
• Create innovative menus featuring seasonal, international and bespoke dishes.
• Deliver outstanding event catering with high-volume, multi-outlet production.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen team through training and scheduling.
• Drive operational excellence with budgets, stock, wastage, compliance, reporting and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team management

Customer service

IT systems proficiency

Education

Food hygiene qualification

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Legends Global at Olympia is seeking a Head Chef to lead all culinary operations within the Heritage Halls, delivering world-class food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events and live cooking stations.

You will ensure exceptional quality, food safety, cost control and seamless coordination with event and operations teams while inspiring your kitchen team to excel in a fast-paced environment.