Head Chef - Luxury Event Catering

• London, Greater London
• England
• Permanent, Full-Time
• Chefs / Kitchen Management
• 65,000 - 70,000 per Annum
• Bonus

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Head Chef - Luxury Events Catering – North-East London - £65,000-£70,000

We're recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead a brand-new central production kitchen in North East London, delivering exceptional food for luxury events across London and the Sout-East.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a growing events operation, with genuine creative freedom, premium British produce and events ranging from intimate private dining to 1,000+ guest celebrations.

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000-£70,000
• 48-hour contract
• Performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Training and career progression

The Operation

• Brand-new CPU in North-East London.
• Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate events
• Bespoke menus for every client
• Events from 20 to 1,000 guests
• Around 45 kitchen employees, including freelancers
• Modern British food with restaurant-quality presentation

The Role

• Lead the CPU and overall kitchen operation
• Plan and deliver multiple high-end events
• Create seasonal menus using premium British produce
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen brigade
• Oversee production, prep and event logistics
• Manage food costs, labour and kitchen performance
• Drive creativity, presentation and new food ideas

About You

• Experienced Head Chef from premium events, banqueting or luxury hospitality
• Strong experience leading busy production kitchens and large teams
• Passionate about modern British food and seasonal produce
• Creative, commercially aware and highly organised
• Hands-on, reliable and comfortable delivering at scale

If you're looking for a Head Chef role in North-East London paying up to £70,000, with a new CPU, genuine creative freedom and some incredible events to get stuck into, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.