Head Chef – Lead Luxury Event Catering & Showpieces

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

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.