Salary: £36,122 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen in Hounslow. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to oversee a dynamic food operation serving up to 400 covers per day, alongside delivering exceptional hospitality services for on-site events and meetings.
Please note: This role requires security clearance and a 5-year continuous work history with no gaps.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standards
Oversee high-volume food production and ensure smooth daily service
Deliver high-quality hospitality catering for client events and meetings
Build strong client relationships and ensure service excellence
Manage stock control, food safety, and compliance standards
Drive innovation and menu development within a contract catering environment
About YouProven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment
Previous contract catering experience is essential
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to deliver both bulk catering and high-end hospitality services
Excellent communication and client engagement skills
Passion for food quality, presentation, and customer service
RequirementsCity & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience supervising a team in a similar chef role
Flexible approach to working hours
Willingness to complete a trade test as part of the recruitment process
If you are an organised, quality-focused Head Chef ready to take ownership of a fast-paced kitchen and deliver outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
We're people-powered at Eurest
Salary description
£36122.00 - £36122.00 per year