Head Chef - Riverside East, Peppermint Bars & Events
Head Chef - Riverside East, Peppermint Bars & Events | Full-Time / Permanent
Up to £60,000 + excellent benefits including 28 days holiday, paid overtime, healthcare, wellbeing support, access to some of the UK’s best events & festivals, and more.
We are looking for a talented and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, develop menus, and ensure operational excellence across all our F&B touchpoints. Responsibilities include managing daily kitchen operations, menu creation, team leadership, food safety, and maintaining high-quality, creative, seasonal food offerings for various services and events.
Riverside East is a vibrant venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering brunch, street food, and catering for private and corporate events.
About Peppermint
Founded in 2003, Peppermint is an award-winning events business providing bars and drinks-led solutions for major UK events and venues, working with clients like AEG, IMG, and Live Nation.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead café kitchen operations, manage GP%, portion control, and kitchen costs.
* Oversee prep and service, ensuring quality and consistency.
* Manage high-volume street food operations during events.
* Deliver high-standard catering for events, including bespoke menus.
* Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team.
* Maintain food safety standards and hygiene (aiming for 5* rating).
* Coordinate with other departments for smooth service.
* Manage staff rotas, recruitment, stock control, and supplier relationships.
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous in a multi-outlet venue.
* Strong leadership and organizational skills.
* Experience with high-volume and event catering.
* Passion for seasonal, quality food and creative menus.
* Knowledge of allergens, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
* Ability to work under pressure and remain solution-focused.
* Team player with a positive attitude.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday, overtime pay, birthday day off.
* Employee discounts, wellbeing tools, private healthcare.
* Company sick pay, enhanced parental leave.
* Access to top UK events, festivals, and sports venues.
Why Join Us?
Peppermint recently partnered with Levy UK, operating venues like The O2, Wembley Arena, and Riverside East. We value individuality, diversity, and innovation, creating a supportive environment for all employees.
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