Executive Chef - Contract Catering

Executive Chef - Multi-Site Contract Catering - £60,000 + Package

We're recruiting an Executive Chef to support a fast-growing, high-volume contract catering operation delivering modern, fresh on-site food concepts across multiple locations in the UK.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior Head Chef ready to step into a more strategic role, combining food innovation, menu development and operational support across a diverse, large-scale business.

The position is ideal for someone who thrives in structured, high-volume environments, enjoys developing systems and concepts, and wants to play a key role in shaping food across a national portfolio.

The Offer

• £60,000+ salary package
• Company car or travel allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Predominantly Monday to Friday working pattern
• UK-wide role with a London base
• Strong work-life balance
• Opportunity to step into a genuine Executive-level position

The Operation & Food

• Large-scale contract catering business operating across 30+ UK sites.
• Specialising in on-site catering for high-demand environments.
• Mix of central production, pop-up kitchens, food trucks and fixed-site operations.
• Feeding hundreds to thousands of customers daily per site.
• Food style focused on: Street food concepts, Grab & go, Hot counter & Cold counter.
• Designed to be competitive with the high street in both quality and pricing.
• Strong focus on efficiency, consistency and scalability.
• Growing business with new openings across the UK.

The Role

• Support multiple sites across the UK, driving food standards and consistency.
• Lead on menu development, food trends and concept innovation across the business.
• Improve and refine food production, packaging and delivery systems.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure high-volume execution is efficient and consistent.
• Implement structure, SOPs and best practices across all kitchens.
• Support site openings, including new kitchen setups and mobilisation.
• Train and develop Head Chefs and on-site teams.
• Drive improvements in food quality while maintaining cost control.
• Ensure all sites are aligned on HACCP, food safety and compliance standards.
• Play a key role in the growth and development of the food offering nationally.

About You

• Proven experience at Head Chef level or above within high-volume environments.
• Background in contract catering, production kitchens, or large-scale food operations.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.