Hospitality Head Chef

Head Chef Monday to Friday

£55,000 Basic Salary

Paid Overtime at 1.5x Standard Rate

OTE £65,000-£70,000

Central London

Prestigious Global Law Firm

We are currently recruiting for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the culinary operation within one of London's most prestigious international law firms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious Head Chef who is passionate about delivering outstanding food and hospitality whilst enjoying an excellent work-life balance. The role oversees a team of nine chefs operating across both a high-end hospitality kitchen and an exclusive in-house client brasserie restaurant, delivering some of the highest standards within the London contract catering market.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a demanding and quality-focused operation, producing everything from fine dining hospitality, working lunches, bowl food, canapé receptions and client events, through to premium daily restaurant service and large-scale sandwich and lunch production.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day culinary operation, ensuring consistently exceptional standards across all food offerings.

You will lead, develop and inspire a talented brigade whilst maintaining strong financial controls, driving innovation and ensuring the operation continues to exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team of 9 chefs across hospitality and restaurant operations
• Delivering exceptional fine dining hospitality, client events and executive dining
• Overseeing a premium in-house brasserie restaurant
• Managing large-scale working lunch and sandwich production
• Driving menu innovation and seasonal food development
• Maintaining exceptional food safety, compliance and due diligence standards
• Managing food cost, labour and kitchen budgets
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation remain at the highest level

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous/Executive Sous Chef ready for progression
• Contract catering experience preferred, although exceptional candidates from fine dining, luxury hotels or high-end hospitality backgrounds will also be considered
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams
• Experience delivering high-volume, premium food operations
• Excellent knowledge of fine dining, hospitality and modern food trends
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of kitchen financials
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Passion for food, innovation and delivering outstanding guest experiences

What's On Offer

• £55,000 basic salary
• Paid overtime at 1.5x standard rate
• Realistic OTE of £65,000-£70,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Excellent work-life balance
• Prestigious Central London location
• High-profile international law firm client
• Exceptional food standards and investment
• Genuine opportunities for development and progression
• Supportive senior leadership team

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Head Chef looking to combine exceptional food standards with a sustainable long-term career within one of London's leading contract catering operations.

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