Head Chef - Contract Catering

Head Chef – B&I Contract Catering – London – Up to £58,000 + Paid Overtime

We’re recruiting a Head Chef to lead a flagship B&I contract catering operation within a prestigious corporate environment in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong food-led Head Chef to oversee a busy staff dining and hospitality operation, while also playing a key role in an exciting site mobilisation and relaunch next year!

The Offer

Up to £58,000 basic salary.Paid overtime (Opportunity to earn more!)Monday to Friday, with occasional evening.Long-term development opportunity.High-profile corporate environment.Opportunity to support a major site mobilisation.

The Operation

Premium B&I contract catering operation.Mix of staff dining and hospitality services.Around 800 covers daily across breakfast and lunch.Regular hospitality.Approximately 3 evening events per week during busy periods.Large, structured kitchen brigade.

The Food

Modern, food-led staff dining offer.Deli bar, grab & go and street food concepts.Elevated hospitality and working lunches.Fresh, trend-driven menus with strong presentation.Focus on creativity, innovation and commercial appeal.Moving away from traditional sandwich-led offers.

The Role

Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations.Manage and develop a large kitchen team.Drive food quality, consistency and innovation.Oversee both staff dining and hospitality delivery.Support mobilisation and launch of the new site.Manage GP, labour and operational performance.Work closely with senior leadership on food strategy and development.

About You

Proven Head Chef experience within B&I, contract catering or high-volume hospitality.Strong background in modern food trends and premium hospitality.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