Head Chef – Events & Operations

Company: ILLUME RECRUITMENT
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Location: London
Job Description:

Head Chef – London – 75k

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I am recruiting for a Head Chef for a flagship events catering contract in London however this is not a typical Head Chef role, you will have full culinary ownership – shaping menus, leading teams, managing operations and ensuring consistency and excellence.

For this Head Chef role, they require someone who is able to:

  • Lead, motivate and develop full time and casual kitchen teams
  • Create and deliver menus
  • Manage all food procurement, stock control and waste reduction
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality produce at best market value
  • Operate consistently within agreed budgets and due diligence frameworks
  • Ensure quality, consistency and compliance across all kitchen production
  • Uphold Food Safety and Health & Safety standards
  • Manage rotas, hours, holidays and cover
  • Control kitchen costs without compromising guest experience
  • Lead regular team meetings and briefings
  • Invest passionately in the training, mentoring, and progression of your team

All candidates applying for this Head Chef role must have been in a similar role within the last year.

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Posted: April 25th, 2026