Head Chef - Contract Catering

Head Chef - Contract Catering City of London 50,000 + 5,000 Performance Bonus Paid Overtime: 1.5x weekday / 2x weekends (weekends rare)Are you a dynamic and passionate Head Chef looking for your next challenge in a premium contract catering environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new flagship site in the heart of the City of London, working as part of a high-performing culinary team delivering both retail and hospitality services.The RoleAs Head Chef, you''ll lead a brigade of 10 chefs, ensuring a seamless operation across both retail food outlets and hospitality services. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you''ll be a key player in shaping the food offer, driving innovation, maintaining quality, and nurturing team development in this vibrant, fast-paced setting.This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for someone with creativity, strong organisation, and the ability to inspire a team.What You''ll Do:Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across both retail and hospitalityDevelop and deliver seasonal, innovative menus aligned with client expectationsManage, mentor and support a team of 10 chefs to deliver excellence every dayCollaborate closely with the Executive Chef on strategy, menu design and standardsUphold the highest food safety and hygiene standardsMaintain budgetary control and minimise food wasteEnsure consistency and quality across all food offeringsAbout You:Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a similar high-volume ..... full job details .....