Head of Production

Head Chef

Events | Premium Catering CompanyPosition: Full-Time | Senior Kitchen RoleSalary: £55k - £60k + BenefitsWere looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead a fast-paced, high-performing production team for one of Londons premier events catering business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated culinary professional to oversee the delivery of world-class event cuisine while managing production, team development, and operational excellence.About the RoleReporting to the Culinary Director, you will be responsible for leading the brigade in delivering exceptional food for a wide range of events

from intimate tastings to large-scale productions. Youll champion British heritage cuisine, implement efficient systems, and play a key leadership role in ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation across the kitchen.Key ResponsibilitiesKitchen Leadership and Team CultureOversee the events kitchen team to ensure exceptional food production for events and tastingsLead daily briefings and weekly planning meetings with the core brigadeUphold and represent the companys values in every aspect of kitchen operationsFoster a collaborative, client-focused, and motivated team environmentMenu and Culinary DevelopmentSource high-quality ingredients, championing independent and emerging suppliersCollaborate with sous chefs on new dish development and seasonal menu planningEnsure all recipes are costed accurately, with detailed spec sheets and allergen documentationStay current with industry trends and British culinary traditionsOperational OversightLead the logistics and production for all events, ensuring flawless deliveryImplement and maintain clear kitchen SOPs for consistency and efficiencyManage food ordering, prep, delivery checks, and allergen complianceCollaborate closely with Event Managers to ensure budgets and timelines are metHealth, Safety and HygieneOversee HACCP compliance, risk assessments, and allergen trackingLead and improve daily and weekly cleaning protocolsMaintain standards in line with EHO guidelines and ensure an FSA 5-star hygiene ratingTeam Development and SchedulingRecruit, onboard, and train new team members at all levelsManage rotas and workforce planning, ensuring adequate cover for all eventsConduct appraisals and support employee development and wellbeingBuild a strong pool of reliable freelance/temp chefs to support busy periodsPerformance IndicatorsClient satisfaction and event feedbackDelivery of target food gross profitTeam retention and moraleHygiene compliance and EHO reportsLabour cost control and reporting accuracyWhat We''re Looking ForProven experience in a senior events or high-end catering kitchen roleStrong leadership and team-building capabilitiesIn-depth understanding of seasonal British cuisine and current culinary trendsAbility to manage logistics and multi-event operations with precisionExcellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving ..... full job details .....