Head Chef – Premium Corporate Dining, London

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Learning & Development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Head Chef in London to lead a premium corporate kitchen, delivering exceptional food quality and service. You will manage day-to-day operations, develop seasonal menus, and drive profitability while upholding HACCP and safety standards.

You will lead a hands-on team, oversee budgeting, stock control and collaboration with clients to ensure outstanding dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Hands-on contract catering experience within premium corporate catering.
• Level 2 Professional Cookery.
• Level 3 Food Safety.
• Experience managing kitchen budgets and P&L.
• Experience with menu engineering, forecasting and food cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Develop innovative, seasonal menus reflecting a premium corporate dining environment.
• Oversee menu planning, recipe development, portion control and menu costing.
• Manage kitchen budgets and accountability for food costs, labour costs, gross profit and wastage.
• Demonstrate leadership to motivate and develop the kitchen brigade; ensure HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with catering and hospitality teams to deliver seamless, high-quality dining experiences.

Education

Level 2 Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety

Proven Head Chef experience

Hands-on contract catering experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Head Chef in London to lead a premium corporate kitchen, delivering exceptional food quality and service. You will manage day-to-day operations, develop seasonal menus, and drive profitability while upholding HACCP and safety standards.

You will lead a hands-on team, oversee budgeting, stock control and collaboration with clients to ensure outstanding dining experiences.