Job Description
Head Chef — Premium Corporate Dining | Street Food & World Flavours
Central London | Contract Catering
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum | Plus Bonus
Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week (6:30/6:45am – 3:00/3:30pm)
A leading contract catering provider is seeking an experienced and inspirational Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen within a premium corporate environment in Central London.
The client specialises in exceptional in-house staff dining that surpasses the high street, alongside corporate hospitality and fine dining experiences tailored to each individual client. Their approach focuses on innovation, wellbeing-led food concepts, and delivering vibrant dining environments that support a healthy and motivated workforce. Their portfolio includes prestigious financial institutions, global media organisations, conference venues, and high-tech workplaces.
The organisation promotes a strong people-focused culture, encouraging professional growth, team engagement, and an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive.
The Role
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for kitchen operations within a retail-focused, free-issue site delivering exceptional staff dining, hospitality, and world-inspired street food concepts in a fast-paced corporate setting.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader with a passion for global flavours, live cooking, and innovative food experiences, capable of driving both operational excellence and creative menu development.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading, managing, and developing a large kitchen brigade
* Designing and delivering innovative, seasonal menus featuring fresh and world-inspired cuisine
* Driving creativity across retail and hospitality offers, including live cooking concepts
* Overseeing daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
* Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and service delivery
* Managing food costs, stock control, and budgets to achieve commercial targets
* Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
* Collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver premium corporate hospitality and events
* Championing wellbeing-focused food initiatives aligned with client expectations
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within contract catering, corporate dining, or a quality-led hospitality environment
* Strong knowledge of global cuisines, modern food trends, and street food concepts
* Demonstrable leadership experience managing and developing teams
* Strong commercial awareness and operational management capability
* Passion for high-quality food and exceptional customer experience
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
* Thorough understanding of food safety and compliance standards
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
* Monday–Friday working pattern offering excellent work-life balance
* Career development opportunities within a leading organisation
* Supportive and inclusive working culture
* Regular team events and engagement initiatives