Head Chef - Contract Catering

Head Chef - Contract Catering - Central London - £50,000

We're recruiting a creative Head Chef for a brand-new Contract Catering operation within a modern business workspace in Central London.

This is a proper blank-canvas opportunity. You'll have full autonomy over the menu, the freedom to build the food offer from scratch and the chance to really put your own stamp on a new contract with a brilliant independent, family-run catering company.

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 salaryMonday to FridayCompany Pension Scheme28 Days HolidayPredominantly daytime hoursExcellent work-life balanceGenuine creative freedomTraining and career development

The Operation

Brand-new contract in Central London.Modern corporate workspace.Fresh, quality-led workplace dining.Open kitchen with plenty of customer interaction.Retail food offer alongside hospitality.Modern, vibrant food with a strong focus on presentation and flavour.

Think the style of food you'd find at Farmer J, Ottolenghi, Caravan or Granger & Co. – colourful, fresh, seasonal and genuinely exciting to eat.

The Role

Take full ownership of the kitchen and food offer.Design and develop the entire menu from scratch.Lead fresh food production and daily service.Deliver hospitality when required.Engage with customers from the open kitchen.Manage food costs, ordering, stock and compliance.Continuously develop the offer and bring new ideas to the table.

About You

Contract Catering, B&I or quality restaurant background.Genuinely passionate and creative about food.Confident developing your own menus.Personable and comfortable in an open kitchen.Flexible around occasional hospitality requirements.

If you're a creative Head Chef looking for a £50,000 Monday-to-Friday role in Central London where you can build the food offer your way, this is a fantastic one.

Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.