Head Chef - Luxury Events Catering

Head Chef - Luxury Events Catering - South-East & London - £65,000-£70,000 Premium Events Creative Freedom Modern British Cuisine

We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead the central production kitchen and Event's, for an award-winning luxury events business renowned for delivering exceptional food at some of the UK's most prestigious weddings, private dining experiences and corporate events.

Built on a passion for British produce, creativity and restaurant-quality food, every menu is bespoke and every event is different.

The Offer

• £65,000-£70,000 salary
• 48-hour contract
• Performance bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• Company discounts and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Genuine creative freedom across menus
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients

The Operation

• Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate events.
• Bespoke menus created for every client.
• Events from 20 to 1,000 guests.
• Modern central production kitchen.
• Approximately 45 kitchen employees, including an experienced freelance team.
• Premium food with restaurant-quality presentation.

The Role

• Lead the central production kitchen and daily operations.
• Plan and deliver multiple high-end events simultaneously.
• Create innovative seasonal menus using the best British produce.
• Oversee production, prep and event logistics.
• Ensure every dish leaves the kitchen to exceptional standards.
• Lead, coach and develop a large kitchen brigade.
• Manage food costs, labour and kitchen performance.
• Work closely with the senior events team to deliver seamless service.
• Drive new food ideas, presentation and menu development.
• Lead from the front in a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen.

About You

• Experienced Head Chef with a premium events, banqueting or luxury hospitality background.
• Passionate about modern British cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you're looking for a Head Chef role where you'll have genuine creative freedom, lead a talented brigade and deliver restaurant-quality food for luxury events, we'd love to hear from you.