Head Chef – Event Catering

Company: Illume Recruitment
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Location: Charing Cross
Job Description:

Head Chef – London – 70k-75k

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.MONDAY-FRIDAYI 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 xwzovoh 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….

Posted: May 23rd, 2026