Head Chef – HounslowSalary: £33,470 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are seeking an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen in Hounslow. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to oversee a dynamic food operation serving up to 400 covers per day, alongside delivering exceptional hospitality services for on-site events and meetings. Please note: This role requires security clearance and a 5-year continuous work history with no gaps. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standards Oversee high-volume food production and ensure smooth daily service Deliver high-quality hospitality catering for client events and meetings Build strong client relationships and ensure service excellence Manage stock control, food safety, and compliance standards Drive innovation and menu development within a contract catering environment About You Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment Previous contract catering experience is essential Strong leadership and team management skills Ability to deliver both bulk catering and high-end hospitality services Excellent communication and client engagement skills Passion for food quality, presentation, and customer service Requirements City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Food Hygiene Certificate Experience supervising a team in a similar chef role Flexible approach to working hours Willingness to complete a trade test as part of the recruitment process If you are an organised, quality-focused Head Chef ready to take ownership of a fast-paced kitchen and deliver outstanding service, we would love to hear from you. About Us We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030. Were people-powered at Eurest