Salary: £60000 per annumShift hours: Full TimeHead Chef – Events ProductionLocation: LondonSalary: £60,000 + paid overtime + benefitsWe’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef – Events Production to lead a high-performing kitchen brigade delivering outstanding food for premium events. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a fast-paced, creative events business. You’ll take full ownership of food production and kitchen operations, ensuring every event is executed to the highest possible standard.The RoleYou’ll lead the production kitchen, driving excellence across all areas—from concept to delivery. Working closely with creative and events teams, you’ll bring menus to life while maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and contribute to Rocket’s sustainability objectives, embedding responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and efficient kitchen practices into day-to-day operations, and engaging with relevant internal initiatives and forums where appropriate.Lead and inspire the events kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional food across all events and tastings.Support menu development, tastings, and client briefs, ensuring creativity and precision.Drive consistency through strong systems, processes, and SOPsManage food purchasing, supplier relationships, and product sourcing and take ownership of kitchen financials including food GP and labour costsEnsure seamless event logistics, prep planning, and executionMaintain best-in-class food safety, HACCP, and compliance standardsBuild, develop, and retain a high-performing team (including freelance chefs)Collaborate across departments and support wider business objectivesAbout YouProven experience as a Head Chef in events, high-end catering, or production kitchensStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teamsDeep understanding of British cuisine, with a passion for seasonal and artisan produceHighly organised with excellent planning and operational skillsCommercially aware with experience managing budgets and cost controlConfident in client-facing situations and tastingsWhat Success Looks LikeOutstanding client and guest feedbackConsistent delivery of high-quality food across all eventsStrong team engagement and retentionAchievement of financial and operational targetsMaintaining top-tier food safety standards (5* hygiene rating)If you’re a driven, creative chef who thrives in a dynamic events environment and wants to lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now to be part of something exceptional.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families#RocketReference: com/1604/41229001/52751154/R/SULocation: London