Lead Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company in North London seeks a Senior Sous / Events Chef to lead food service at a notable Livery Hall. This role requires event experience, leadership capabilities, and creativity to ensure exceptional dining experiences. Flexible working across multiple locations with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£40,000–£45,000 depending on experience)

Dynamic, growing company

Opportunities for creative menu development

Collaborative team culture

Potential for occasional weekend work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a senior kitchen/events role.
• Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and test 3- and 4-course menus tailored to events.
• Run kitchen during events, leading prep and service.
• Oversee logistics between multiple kitchen locations.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Menu costing

Event management

Creativity

Job description

Lead Chef Job within a Livery Hall, North London

Our client, a catering company based in North London, is looking for a talented and highly organised Senior Sous / Events Chef to take the lead on delivering exceptional food and service at a prestigious Livery Hall. This is a unique opportunity for a chef with strong event experience, leadership skills, and creative flair to join a dynamic and growing catering team.

Senior Sous / Events Chef

Salary: £40,000–£45,000

Location: Blackfriars & Camden, London (multiple sites)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Design & Development:Design and test 3- and 4-course menus tailored to high-end events and client specifications.

• Recipe Testing & Costing:Ensure all recipes are rigorously tested and costed, reconciling with event budgets while maintaining top-quality standards.

• Event Leadership:Run the majority ofLivery Hall events, leading the kitchen team through prep and service, ensuring flawless execution.

• Team Management:Organise staff rotas on site, lead and support a team of up to 4 chefs during prep and service.

• Kitchen Coordination:Oversee prep in both the central kitchen and the venue kitchen; coordinate logistics and resources between sites in Blackfriars and Camden.

• Roughly 40 hours per week, due to it being an event space this could vary.

• The hall holds receptions for up to 250 people. Dinners for 155.

• Start date - the end of August/beginning September start date

• Quality Control:Liaise closely with the management team to uphold food quality and service standards at every event.

• Additional Support:When not needed on site at the Livery Hall, contribute to broader catering company events and assist in the prep kitchen.

About You:

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a similar senior kitchen/events role

• Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

• Strong organisational and planning skills

• Passionate about food and guest experience

• Proficient in menu costing and budget control

• Comfortable working across multiple locations

• Flexible, proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£40,000–£45,000 depending on experience)

• Dynamic, growing company with a collaborative culture

• Opportunities to contribute creatively to menu development

• Work with a team that values innovation, quality, and people

• Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work