We are recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to join an established and growing event catering business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and commercially minded chef to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the delivery of high-quality food across a busy programme of events.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a high-volume event catering environment, managing a kitchen team and ensuring food is prepared, produced and delivered to consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the kitchen team across preparation and event production
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen
* Plan and organise food preparation for upcoming events
* Ensure food is produced consistently to a high standard
* Manage large-volume production and service
* Monitor stock, ordering, food costs and wastage
* Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
* Train, motivate and develop kitchen staff
* Work closely with the events and management teams
* Ensure kitchens are organised and fully prepared for each event
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation
* Remain hands-on and lead by example during busy periods
About You
* Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef
* Strong experience within event catering, contract catering or high-volume hospitality
* Proven experience managing and developing a kitchen team
* Comfortable with large-scale food production
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP
* Commercially aware with experience managing food costs and wastage
* Calm and effective under pressure
* A hands-on leader with a genuine passion for food and hospitality
* Flexible to work around the requirements of the events calendar
What’s on Offer?
* Salary of £50,000-£60,000 +benefits
* Permanent, full-time position
* Opportunity to work with an established event catering business
* Varied and exciting events
* Opportunity to lead and develop a kitchen team
* Career development and progression
If you are an experienced Head Chef with a strong event catering background and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year