Hospitality Head Chef – Contract Catering – London – £50,000 + Paid Overtime

We're recruiting a Hospitality Head Chef to lead the hospitality offer within one of London's most exciting corporate dining operations.

This is an opportunity to deliver private dining, premium events, beautiful breakfasts and fine dining experiences for high-profile clients within a truly food-led environment.

Everything is made from scratch, with a real focus on quality, creativity and the finer details.

The Offer

• £50,000 salary
• Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
• Monday to Friday operation
• 2-3 evenings per week
• Latest finish around 9pm
•  Taxis and transport paid after late finishes
• Performance bonus
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on shift
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback platform
• Wellbeing and mental health support

The Food

• Private dining for VIP guests and clients.
• Premium events, canapés and receptions.
• Beautiful breakfasts and working lunches.
• Fine dining experiences and tasting menus.
• Homemade pastries, compotes and yoghurts.
• Everything made from scratch.
• Herbs and vegetables grown onsite for chefs to use.
• A genuine five-star hospitality experience.

The Operation

• High-profile corporate environment.
• Head Chef, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef and CDP brigade.
• Quality-focused operation where food comes first.
• Small numbers allowing creativity over volume.
• Freedom to innovate and influence the food offer.

The Role

• Lead all hospitality kitchen operation.
• Drive creativity and menu development.
• Create memorable food experiences for clients and guests.
• Develop bespoke breakfast and pastry concepts.
• Inspire and develop the brigade.
• Maintain exceptional presentation and quality standards.

About You

• Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef experience
• Background in hospitality, events, private dining or fine dining.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

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