Head Chef - Events & Production Kitchen

Head Chef - Events & Production Kitchen - £60,000<br><br>Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.<br>We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a central production kitchen and external events , delivering high-end corporate events, private dining and large-scale functions across London.<br>This is a brilliant opportunity for a Head Event Chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, enjoys both creativity and structure, and is confident owning the full journey from prep to on-site execution.<br>The Offer<br>£60,000 salary per year.<br>5 to10% performance bonuses.<br>Paid overtime / additional hourly rate for weekend work.<br>Predominantly Monday to Friday (approx. 80%).<br>Strong work-life balance within a structured rota.<br>Access to a wider benefits package including pension, healthcare, discounts & wellbeing support!<br>The Operation & Food<br>High-end events and production kitchen delivering premium food at scale.<br>Central Production Kitchen (CPU) with on-site event delivery.<br>Corporate events, private dining, weddings, and gala dinners.<br>Event sizes from 5 guests up to 2,000 covers.<br>Average daily volume: 200-300 covers.<br>£9M+ annual revenue business.<br>Modern, seasonal British menus with a premium, creative finish.<br>Strong focus on quality, consistency, and high-level execution.<br>The Role<br>Lead all kitchen operations across the production kitchen and events.<br>Oversee prep from CPU through to seamless on-site delivery.<br>Manage and develop a core brigade of 7 chefs.<br>Work closely with senior leadership on seasonal menu development.<br>Deliver tastings, client briefs and high-end event execution.<br>Drive consistency through structure, systems and SOPs.<br>Take ownership of food GP, labour and supplier relationships.<br>Ensure best-in-class food safety, HACCP and compliance standards.<br>Support sustainability initiatives across sourcing and waste reduction.<br>About You<br>Proven Head Chef experience within events, production kitchens or high-volume contract catering.<br>Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and retain teams. xwzovoh <br>Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.<br>If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com