Head Chef - Luxury Event Canapés & Kitchen Leadership

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP access and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts with major3

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discount

Cashback incentives

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discount sharing with family

Job summary

Rocket Food, London’s leading luxury event caterer, is seeking a Head Chef-Events to lead the production of premium canapés and event cuisine. You will manage the events kitchen brigade, ensuring exceptional quality and delivery to high-profile clients.

Based in London, the role involves menu development, cost control and collaboration with our events and creative teams to realise clients' visions. A strong leadership presence and passion for British produce are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-end events kitchen.
• Ability to mentor large kitchen teams and drive performance.
• Strong focus on menu development and use of British produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of premium canapés and event food.
• Mentor and develop the events kitchen brigade.
• Collaborate with events and creative teams for bespoke client briefs.
• Drive menu development and food innovation.
• Oversee kitchen operations, production planning and purchasing.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and high food safety standards.

Skills

Head Chef

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety HACCP

Budgeting

Job description

Rocket Food, London’s leading luxury event caterer, is seeking a Head Chef-Events to lead the production of premium canapés and event cuisine. You will manage the events kitchen brigade, ensuring exceptional quality and delivery to high-profile clients.

Based in London, the role involves menu development, cost control and collaboration with our events and creative teams to realise clients' visions. A strong leadership presence and passion for British produce are essential.