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Head Chef
Head Chef
Luxury Events & Catering | North London & Home Counties | Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience
The Opportunity
This is not a restaurant role.
This is an opportunity to lead the kitchen behind one of the South East’s most respected luxury events companies, delivering exceptional food for private celebrations, weddings, corporate events, and bespoke experiences across London and the Home Counties.
Based from the company’s production kitchen in Hertfordshire, you will lead the culinary operation from concept through to execution, ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard. From intimate private dinners to large-scale banqueting, no two days are the same.
Working closely with the owner and senior leadership team, you will have genuine creative input into menus, seasonal development, and the continued evolution of the business. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of an ambitious, independent business renowned for quality, creativity, and outstanding service.
The Role
- Lead and inspire the kitchen team from the production kitchen.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of luxury events throughout London and the Home Counties.
- Create exciting seasonal menus that showcase outstanding ingredients and exceptional presentation.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and organization.
- Work closely with the owner on menu development, event planning, and the future direction of the business.
- Manage food costs, purchasing, stock control, and kitchen operations.
- Lead the culinary team at key events, ensuring flawless execution and an exceptional guest experience.
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About You
You will be an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, with a genuine passion for luxury events and producing memorable food experiences.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience within high-end banqueting, luxury events, or premium outside catering is essential.
- A proven ability to lead and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for menu development.
- A calm, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in presentation.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with ownership and clients.
- A full UK driving license is essential.
- You must be confident and comfortable driving the company’s fleet of vans to and from event venues as part of leading the operational delivery of events.
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The Package
- Salary negotiable depending on experience.
- The opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a highly respected luxury events business.
- Work on prestigious private and corporate events across London and the Home Counties.
- Genuine creative freedom and influence.
- A long-term opportunity with an ambitious independent company.
If you’re a talented chef who thrives on delivering exceptional food for extraordinary events, enjoys leading from the front, and wants to play a key role in the continued growth of an outstanding events business, we’d love to hear from you.
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