Head Chef – Luxury Events Kitchen Lead, NE London

Corecruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company pension

28 days holiday including bankholidays

Training and career progression

Job summary

Corecruitment in North-East London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a brand-new central production kitchen, delivering premium food for luxury events across London and the South East. The role offers genuine creative freedom, modern British cuisine, and scope from intimate dining to large-scale affairs.

You will manage the CPU, plan menus, coach staff, control costs, and ensure exceptional banquet execution.

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.
• Creative, commercially aware and highly organised.
• Hands-on, reliable and comfortable delivering at scale.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Head Chef experience

Event kitchen leadership

Modern British cuisine

Menu creation & planning

High-volume production

Job description

Corecruitment in North-East London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a brand-new central production kitchen, delivering premium food for luxury events across London and the South East. The role offers genuine creative freedom, modern British cuisine, and scope from intimate dining to large-scale affairs.

You will manage the CPU, plan menus, coach staff, control costs, and ensure exceptional banquet execution.