Head Chef - Livery Hall & Events

Head Chef - Livery Hall & Events – £60K to £63K

Looking for a Head Chef role where you can lead from the front, but still be supported by a strong senior team?

We’re recruiting a Head Chef for a prestigious London livery venue, delivering high-end events, fine dining and exclusive-use functions in a beautifully structured operation.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well-run kitchen, take real ownership of day-to-day operations, and be the driving force behind service when it matters most.

The Offer

£60,000 to £63,000 salary.40-hour contract.Time off in lieu.Closed over Christmas (on top of holiday allowance).26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 31).Up to 18% pension.Private medical, life assurance & income protection.Season ticket loan + salary sacrifice schemes.

The Operation

Prestigious, high-end livery venue.Premium events: corporate, weddings, banqueting & awards.Exclusive-use model – one event at a time (no chaos, full focus).4 event spaces.Main Hall up to 270 guests.Additional rooms: 150–200 guests.

The Food

Fine-dining led menus.High-end banqueting & plated service.Premium events with a focus on quality over volume.Creative input alongside the Executive Chef.Balance of volume and precision-led cooking.

The Role

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations.Run service when senior leadership are off-site.Own kitchen organisation, prep & standards.Be the consistent, calm leader the team relies on.

About You, The Head Chef

Proven Head Chef experience in fine dining & event’s is key.Background in livery halls, private members clubs or luxury hotels.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