COREcruitment Ltd
Head Chef - Contract Catering
Head Chef - Contract Catering at COREcruitment Ltd, based in Uxbridge, London, paying £45,000 - £48,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Uxbridge, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
About 38% above the going rate for chef
Reference 642871758682128541
About the role
Salary: £45,000–£48,000
Location: Uxbridge, West London
Hours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week
I'm recruiting a Head Chef for a newly launched corporate dining operation in Uxbridge, offering a fantastic opportunity to put your own stamp on the food from the very beginning.
This is a fresh-food focused kitchen where you'll have the freedom to bring new ideas to the menu, develop your team and create a food offer that people genuinely look forward to.
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000–£48,000 salary
- Monday–Friday, 40-hour working week
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension scheme
- Staff meals on duty*
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support*
- Training and career development opportunities
The Operation
- Premium Business & Industry contract catering.
- Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch.
- Seasonal hot dishes, street food and daily specials.
- Deli, salad bar and lighter food options.
- Occasional corporate hospitality.
- Small, established kitchen structure.
The Role
- Take ownership of the daily kitchen operation.
- Create exciting, seasonal menus using fresh ingredients.
- Lead and develop your Sous Chef and kitchen team.
- Bring creativity to the breakfast, lunch and street-food offering.
- Manage ordering, stock, food costs and waste.
- Build strong relationships with the client.
- Maintain excellent food quality and kitchen standards.
About You
- Experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to progress.
- Contract catering or B&I experience desirable.
- Passionate about fresh food and modern workplace dining.
- Creative, organised and confident developing menus.
- Commercially aware and comfortable managing a kitchen.
- Hands-on, approachable and enthusiastic about leading a team.
If you're looking for a Head Chef role where you can genuinely influence the food, build something exciting and enjoy a Monday–Friday working week, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com
Staff meals and selected employee benefits are subject to eligibility.
Reference: 642871758682128541 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via COREcruitment Ltd
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