Head Chef : Luxury Event Catering

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a new central production kitchen in North East London. You will deliver exceptional food for luxury events across London and the South East.

This role offers creative freedom, working with premium British produce for events ranging from intimate private dining to large celebrations. You will oversee a team of around 45 kitchen employees, manage all aspects of the kitchen operation, and create seasonal menus.

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef from premium events, banqueting, or luxury hospitality.
• Strong experience leading busy production kitchens and large teams.
• Passionate about modern British food and seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the central production kitchen and overall kitchen operation.
• Plan and deliver multiple high-end events.
• Create seasonal menus using premium British produce.
• Lead, coach, and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Oversee production, prep, and event logistics.
• Manage food costs, labor, and kitchen performance.
• Drive creativity, presentation, and new food ideas.

Skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Event planning

Food cost management

Creativity

Job description

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Head Chef : Luxury Events Catering : North:East London : A GBP 65,000:A GBP 70,000
Were recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead a brand:new central production kitchen in North East London , delivering exceptional food for luxury events across London and the Sout:East.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a growing events operation, with genuine creative freedom , premium British produce and events ranging from intimate private dining to 1,000+ guest celebrations.

Salary and Benefits

• A GBP 65,000:A GBP 70,000
• 48:hour contract
• Performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and career progression

The Operation

• Brand:new CPU in North:East London.
• Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate events
• Bespoke menus for every client
• Events from 20 to 1,000 guests
• Around 45 kitchen employees , including freelancers
• Modern British food with restaurant:quality presentation

The Role

• Lead the CPU and overall kitchen operation
• Plan and deliver multiple high:end events
• Create seasonal menus using premium British produce
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen brigade
• Oversee production, prep and event logistics
• Manage food costs, labour and kitchen performance
• Drive creativity, presentation and new food ideas

About You

• Experienced Head Chef from premium events, banqueting or luxury hospitality
• Strong experience leading busy production kitchens and large teams
• Passionate about modern British food and seasonal produce
• Creative, commercially aware and highly organised
• Hands:on, reliable and comfortable delivering at scale

If youre looking for a Head Chef role in North:East London paying up to A GBP 70,000 , with a new CPU, genuine creative freedom and some incredible events to get stuck into, wed love to hear from you.