Head Chef – Lead World‑Class Event Dining

Utilita Arena; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

5% pension contribution

HealthShield cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

Refer a friend

Will writing service

Mortgage advice

Rail season ticket

Job summary

Legends Global in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead all culinary operations at Olympia's International Convention Centre, delivering world‑class food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events and live cooking stations.

You will drive menu innovation, oversee training and staffing, ensure food safety and health & safety compliance, manage costs and stock, and collaborate with event and operations teams to create exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef leadership experience.
• Strong operational and event catering expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and compliance.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver world-class culinary operations across conventions, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events and special functions, ensuring seamless execution and premium quality at scale.
• Drive menu innovation and culinary excellence, creating diverse, seasonal and bespoke dining experiences that reflect global trends, sustainability and exceptional presentation standards.
• Inspire and develop high-performing kitchen teams, overseeing training, staffing, rota planning and cross-functional collaboration to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Own operational performance and compliance, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health & safety, sustainability, waste reduction and service delivery.
• Support commercial success and stakeholder engagement, managing budgets, food costs, inventory and forecasting while leading tastings, contributing to client proposals and representing the culinary brand at high-profile events.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Event catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Legends Global in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead all culinary operations at Olympia's International Convention Centre, delivering world‑class food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events and live cooking stations.

You will drive menu innovation, oversee training and staffing, ensure food safety and health & safety compliance, manage costs and stock, and collaborate with event and operations teams to create exceptional guest experiences.