Head Chef - Luxury Events Catering – South-East & London - £65,000-£70,000

Premium Events | Creative Freedom | Modern British Cuisine

We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead the central production kitchen and Event’s, for an award-winning luxury events business renowned for delivering exceptional food at some of the UK's most prestigious weddings, private dining experiences and corporate events.

Built on a passion for British produce, creativity and restaurant-quality food, every menu is bespoke and every event is different.

The Offer

• £65,000-£70,000 salary
• 48-hour contract
• Performance bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• Company discounts and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Genuine creative freedom across menus
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients

The Operation

• Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate events.
• Bespoke menus created for every client.
• Events from 20 to 1,000 guests.
• Modern central production kitchen.
• Approximately 45 kitchen employees, including an experienced freelance team.
• Premium food with restaurant-quality presentation.

The Role

• Lead the central production kitchen and daily operations.
• Plan and deliver multiple high-end events simultaneously.
• Create innovative seasonal menus using the best British produce.
• Oversee production, prep and event logistics.
• Ensure every dish leaves the kitchen to exceptional standards.
• Lead, coach and develop a large kitchen brigade.
• Manage food costs, labour and kitchen performance.
• Work closely with the senior events team to deliver seamless service.
• Drive new food ideas, presentation and menu development.
• Lead from the front in a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen.

About You

• Experienced Head Chef with a premium events, banqueting or luxury hospitality background.
• Passionate about modern British cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you're looking for a Head Chef role where you'll have genuine creative freedom, lead a talented brigade and deliver restaurant-quality food for luxury events, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com