
Head Chef – Corporate Hospitality
📍 EC3, London
We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our corporate hospitality team in the EC3 area of London, working exclusively for a prestigious corporate client.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with a strong background in corporate hospitality who is looking for a stable, rewarding Monday-to-Friday role with an excellent work-life balance.
Position Details
- Full-time position
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm
- Based in EC3, London
- Occasional evening events (approximately 6–10 per year) included within the role
The Role
The successful candidate will be confident in delivering a wide range of high-quality food offerings, including:
- Hot and cold buffets
- Healthy lunch options
- Formal lunches
- Sandwich and wrap selections
- Occasional breakfast service
- Canapes
- Events
You will work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and be responsible for creating varied, creative menus while maintaining budget expectations and adapting to changing schedules when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu planning and development
- Food purchasing and supplier management
- Stock control and budgeting
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Leading and supporting a small kitchen team
- Reporting to the Chef Director and be responsible for staff training and motivation
You will manage two team members:
- Sous Chef
- Kitchen Porter
The kitchen workload can vary, with some periods being very busy and others considerably quieter.
Benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Fridays are rarely worked
- During quieter periods, there are many paid days where attendance is not required
(For example, last year there were approximately 80 paid non-working days.)
- 28 days annual holiday including bank holidays
- Staff pension scheme
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous corporate hospitality experience
- Is passionate about showcasing their culinary talent
- Works well as part of a team
- Is enthusiastic, organised, and adaptable
- Takes pride in delivering high standards consistently
- Produce and plan menus that are in line with clients high expectations
- Previous experience in corporate catering would be advantageous
If you are an experienced Head Chef looking for a unique opportunity within a professional corporate environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact:
Lisa Shaw
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
- Salary
- £43,000 – £45,000 yearly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!

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