Head Chef – HounslowSalary: £33,470 per annumHours: 40 hours per weekWe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standardsOversee high-volume food production and ensure smooth daily serviceDeliver high-quality hospitality catering for client events and meetingsBuild strong client relationships and ensure service excellenceManage stock control, food safety, and compliance standardsDrive innovation and menu development within a contract catering environmentAbout YouProven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environmentPrevious contract catering experience is essentialStrong leadership and team management skillsAbility to deliver both bulk catering and high-end hospitality servicesExcellent communication and client engagement skillsPassion for food quality, presentation, and customer serviceRequirementsCity & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentFood Hygiene CertificateExperience supervising a team in a similar chef roleFlexible approach to working hoursWillingness to complete a trade test as part of the recruitment processIf 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 UsWe connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive cateringAt 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.We\'re people-powered at Eurest