Head Chef - Monday to Friday

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Retail Head Chef for a high-profile catering site in Central London. This hands-on position requires a leader who can inspire creativity and manage a high-volume multi-counter food operation while ensuring excellence in culinary delivery. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per year along with a structured work-life balance, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday schedule

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free meals on duty

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef, Group Chef, or Senior Chef in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of street food, modern European, Asian cuisines.
• Strong employment history shows commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team in high-profile catering site.
• Drive innovation and culinary excellence across multiple counters.
• Ensure consistency and quality in fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership in culinary team

Creativity in multi-counter food concepts

Expertise in diverse cuisines

High-volume kitchen management

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting Retail Head Chef to lead the culinary team in a high-profile Central London contract catering site. This is a Monday-to-Friday role offering the opportunity to take ownership of an innovative, multi-counter food concept alongside supporting a busy hospitality and fine dining operation. If you thrive in high-volume, multi-outlet environments and are passionate about creativity, leadership, and consistency at scale, this is the role for you!

We’re looking for a Head Chef who can inspire their brigade and drive innovation across multiple chef-led counters to deliver an exceptional food experience. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone ambitious, forward-thinking, and ready to elevate standards in a fast-paced, modern production environment!

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £55,000 per year
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule
• Time Off: 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Future Security: Company pension scheme
• Professional Growth: Training and development opportunities with ongoing support
• Perks: Free meals on duty and staff discounts
• And More: Be part of a progressive, creative, and supportive employer

Head Chef Requirements

• Proven experience as Head Chef, Group Chef, or Senior Chef within retail, multi-counter, or high-volume food environments.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines – including street food, modern European, Asian, and world food.
• Excellent employment history with commitment and longevity in previous roles

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today or send your CV to Yasmin AT COREcruitment DOT com