Head Chef : Contract Catering

Head Chef – B and I Contract Catering – London – Up to £58,000+ Paid Overtime

We’re recruiting a Head Chef to lead a flagship B and I contract catering operation within a prestigious corporate environment in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, food‑led Head Chef to oversee a busy staff dining and hospitality operation, while also playing a key role in an exciting site mobilisation and relaunch next year.

The Offer

• Up to £58,000 basic salary.
• Paid overtime (opportunity to earn more).
• Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings.
• Long‑term development opportunity.
• High‑profile corporate environment.
• Opportunity to support a major site mobilisation.

The Operation

• Premium B and I contract catering operation.
• Mix of staff dining and hospitality services.
• Around 800 covers daily across breakfast and lunch.
• Regular hospitality.
• Approximately 3 evening events per week during busy periods.
• Large, structured kitchen brigade.

The Food

• Modern, food‑led staff dining offer.
• Deli bar, grab‑and‑go and street‑food concepts.
• Elevated hospitality and working lunches.
• Fresh, trend‑driven menus with strong presentation.
• Focus on creativity, innovation and commercial appeal.
• Moving away from traditional sandwich‑led offers.

The Role

• Lead all day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• Manage and develop a large kitchen team.
• Drive food quality, consistency and innovation.
• Oversee both staff dining and hospitality delivery.
• Support mobilisation and launch of the new site.
• Manage GP, labour and operational performance.
• Work closely with senior leadership on food strategy and development.

About You

• Proven Head Chef experience within B and I, contract catering or high‑volume hospitality.
• Strong background in modern food trends and premium hospitality.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long‑term roles.

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