Salary: £65k - 70k per year + Paid Over Time
Reference: EVENTHEADCHEFMON
Head Chef - Premium Events Catering - London - £65,000-£70,000 + Paid Overtime
Head Chef | Luxury Events | Corporate Hospitality | Monday to Friday | Work-Life Balance | London
Looking for an events role without sacrificing your work-life balance?
We're recruiting a talented Head Chef to join one of London's leading premium events and catering businesses.
With a 45-hour contract, around 70% Monday to Friday working, paid overtime and a supportive chef-led culture, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the excitement of luxury events while maintaining a genuine work-life balance.
Salary & Benefits
- £65,000-£70,000
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Performance bonus
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Paid overtime for every event
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Realistic £8,000-£10,000 additional earnings
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45-hour contract
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Around 70% Monday to Friday working
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Typical hours 8:00am-5:00pm
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30 days' holiday
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Company pension
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Free meals on duty
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Uniform provided
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Genuine career progression
Why You’ll Love It
- One of London's leading premium events businesses.
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Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate events.
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Prestigious venues and high-profile clients.
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Premium canapés, bowl food and plated dining.
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Fresh seasonal menus with creative freedom.
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Strong investment in chefs and kitchen development.
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Supportive senior leadership team.
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A genuine focus on work-life balance.
The Role
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Lead the kitchen across production and live events
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Inspire and develop a talented brigade
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Deliver exceptional food across luxury events
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Drive menu development and innovation
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Maintain outstanding food quality and presentation
The Role
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Lead the kitchen team across production and events.
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Inspire, develop and mentor chefs.
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Drive food quality and presentation standards.
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Support menu development and innovation.
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Ensure smooth event delivery.
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Work closely with the senior leadership team.
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Play a key role in the company's continued growth.
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Work closely with senior leadership on operational success.
About You
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Previous Head Chef experience within events, hospitality or premium contract catering.
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Strong leadership and organisational skills.
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Passion for fresh, seasonal food.
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Experience delivering high-end hospitality.
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Calm under pressure with exceptional attention to detail.
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Looking to join a business where people are valued as much as the food.
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Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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