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Retail Head Chef : Contract Catering : City of London : Monday to Friday : Up to A GBP 53,000
Head Chef Contract Catering Business and Industry Street Food Monday to Friday City of London
We're recruiting a creative Retail Head Chef to lead a premium Business and Industry operation in the City of London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a food-led chef who loves street food, current food trends and modern workplace dining, while enjoying genuine work-life balance with Monday-to-Friday daytime hours.
Salary and Benefits
- A GBP 51,500-A GBP 53,000
- Monday to Friday
- Approx. 7:00am-3:00pm
- No regular evening events
- Excellent work-life balance
- Training and career development
- Long-term, stable contract
- Lots of company benefits
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Why You'll Love It
- Around 350 people on site.
- Modern, trend-led food offer.
- Street food and pop-up concepts.
- Bistro-style dishes and comfort food.
- Creative input into menus.
- Small team with plenty of ownership.
- Quiet Fridays for planning and development.
- Separate hospitality department.
The Role
- Take ownership of the retail kitchen operation.
- Create exciting, on-trend menus.
- Develop street food and bistro-style dishes.
- Lead and develop a small kitchen team.
- Deliver two main food counters.
- Oversee sandwiches and Grab and Go.
- Manage food quality, costs, and daily operations.
- Drive innovation while maintaining consistency.
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About You
- Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up.
- Contract Catering, B and I or quality restaurant background.
- Strong leadership experience.
- Passionate about food trends and innovation.
- Creative with strong menu development skills.
- Hands-on and comfortable leading a small team.
- Ambitious, organised, and commercially aware.
If you're looking for a Head Chef role in the City of London paying up to A GBP 53,000, with Monday-to-Friday hours, 3pm finishes, and genuine creative freedom, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.
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