Retail Head Chef - Flagship Corporate Contract | Moorgate. £60,000 per annum.
We're working with a leading contract catering provider to recruit an exceptional Retail Head Chef for a flagship, high-profile corporate site in the City of London.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a multi-counter, chef-led food operation, delivering a vibrant retail offer alongside a busy hospitality and fine dining service. The site is fast-paced, highly visible, and food-focused — ideal for a creative chef who thrives on innovation, leadership, and commercial performance.
The Role
As Retail Head Chef, you'll lead the culinary direction across seven diverse food counters, championing creativity while maintaining tight operational and financial control. You'll work closely with senior hospitality and fine dining chefs to ensure seamless service delivery across the wider operation.
This role offers real autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape menus that reflect current food trends while meeting the expectations of a demanding corporate client.
Key Responsibilities
Create and deliver weekly menus across seven chef-led retail counters
Showcase street food, modern European, Asian, and global cuisines
Drive seasonality, sustainability, and locally sourced ingredients
Manage food costs, GP, stock control, and financial performance
Lead, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
Support hospitality and fine dining operations to ensure consistent standards
Maintain exceptional food quality, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
Continually evolve the food offer in line with trends and customer feedback
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef, Group Chef, or Senior Chef within a retail, multi-counter, or high-volume food environment
Strong culinary knowledge across street food, modern European, Asian, and world cuisines
Commercially astute with solid experience in menu costing and food cost control
A confident leader with a track record of developing and motivating teams
Creative, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting
What's On Offer
Salary of £60,000 per annum
Flagship site with strong food credentials
Creative freedom and real input into menu direction
Supportive senior leadership and structured backing
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Interview Process
Initial panel interview
Skills test, cook-off, and working interview (with a focus on team engagement)
Financial review
Client presentation
If you're a commercially minded, creative Retail Head Chef looking to lead a standout operation in a prestigious corporate environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Retail Head Chef - Flagship Corporate Contract | Moorgate. £60,000 per annum
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