The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
We're recruiting a Head Chef for one of London's most exciting events and catering operations .
This is a genuinely brilliant opportunity for a strong, food-led Head Chef who loves both creativity and high-level execution. You'll oversee a premium events operation delivering across some of London's most impressive venues, leading everything from central production through to high-profile event delivery in London.
The Offer
Up to £70,000 basic salary
Paid overtime
45-hour contract
5 days out of 7
30 days holiday
Strong work-life balance for the sector
Company pension
Staff meals provided
Supportive senior leadership team
Long-term progression opportunity within a growing business
The Operation
Premium London events and catering business.
Delivery across multiple high-end London venues.
Mix of corporate events, private dining and large-scale hospitality.
Structured central production kitchen alongside live event operations.
Strong existing team with excellent systems already in place.
Ambitious, growing business with exciting future plans.
The Food
High-quality, modern event catering
Refined canapés, bowl food and plated dining
Premium hospitality and bespoke client events
Fresh, seasonal menus with strong presentation standards
Events ranging from intimate dinners to 1,000+ guests
Creative, restaurant-quality food within a fast-paced environment
The Role
Lead the kitchen across both production and live events
Oversee food quality, consistency and execution at every level
Manage, mentor and develop the chef team
Support menu development, planning and event logistics
Drive standards, organisation and operational structure
Work closely with senior leadership on growth and delivery
Take ownership of high-profile London events and key services
About You
Proven Head Chef experience within events, multi-site or contract catering.
Strong events, hospitality or premium contract catering background. xwzovoh
Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-21”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Corecruitment International”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__438828811__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=15790” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Islington” } } }
Head Chef – Premium Events & Catering – London – Up to £70,000 + Paid Overtime
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.We’re recruiting a Head Chef for one of London’s most exciting events and catering operations .This is a genuinely brilliant opportunity for a strong, food-led Head Chef who loves both creativity and high-level execution. You’ll oversee a premium events operation delivering across some of London’s most impressive venues, leading everything from central production through to high-profile event delivery in London.The OfferUp to £70,000 basic salaryPaid overtime45-hour contract5 days out of 730 days holidayStrong work-life balance for the sectorCompany pensionStaff meals providedSupportive senior leadership teamLong-term progression opportunity within a growing businessThe OperationPremium London events and catering business.Delivery across multiple high-end London venues.Mix of corporate events, private dining and large-scale hospitality.Structured central production kitchen alongside live event operations.Strong existing team with excellent systems already in place.Ambitious, growing business with exciting future plans.The FoodHigh-quality, modern event cateringRefined canapés, bowl food and plated diningPremium hospitality and bespoke client eventsFresh, seasonal menus with strong presentation standardsEvents ranging from intimate dinners to 1,000+ guestsCreative, restaurant-quality food within a fast-paced environmentThe RoleLead the kitchen across both production and live eventsOversee food quality, consistency and execution at every levelManage, mentor and develop the chef teamSupport menu development, planning and event logisticsDrive standards, organisation and operational structureWork closely with senior leadership on growth and deliveryTake ownership of high-profile London events and key servicesAbout YouProven Head Chef experience within events, multi-site or contract catering.Strong events, hospitality or premium contract catering background. xwzovoh Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com…