Bexley
Head Chef Events East London | Up to £60,000 | Permanent | Full-time Change Hospitality are delighted to be recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Head Chef to join an exciting events business in East London. This is a particularly exciting time to join the business , as they embark on a major rebrand and begin an ambitious new chapter. For the right Head Chef, this is a rare opportunity to come in at the start of something genuinely new taking ownership of the kitchen operation while helping shape the culinary identity, standards and culture of the rebranded business. With ambitious plans for growth, this role offers the opportunity to build something from the ground up, with significant long-term rewards and progression for the person who helps make the project a success. The Role As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen operation while playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. You'll be responsible for: Leading and developing the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing culture. Taking ownership of food quality, consistency and presentation across the events operation. Developing and implementing menus that reflect the new direction of the business. Working closely with the senior team to establish culinary standards and ways of working. Overseeing food production for a varied portfolio of events. Ensuring the kitchen can deliver consistently at scale without compromising quality. Managing food costs, GP, stock, ordering and wastage. Building strong relationships with suppliers and producers. Ensuring excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards. Supporting tastings, menu development and client presentations. Recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team. Identifying opportunities to improve the food offering and overall operation. About You We're looking for a proven Head Chef with strong events, catering or high-volume hospitality experience who wants the opportunity to genuinely make their mark. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as a Head Chef within events, luxury catering, restaurants or a similar quality-led operation. Strong leadership skills and experience managing and developing a kitchen team. The ability to produce creative, high-quality food at scale. Experience developing menus and adapting food concepts for different events and clients. Strong commercial awareness, including food cost, GP, stock and wastage management. Excellent organisational and planning skills. A strong understanding of food safety and HACCP. A passion for quality ingredients and modern food. The confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders and clients. A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to build rather than simply maintain . Why This Opportunity? The business is entering an exciting new phase, with a full rebrand and ambitious plans for the future . Joining now means you'll have the opportunity to influence the operation from the outset from the food and menus through to kitchen culture, standards and processes. For the right person, this could be a career-defining move. You'll have genuine visibility within the business and the opportunity to grow with it as the new concept develops. The long-term rewards could be significant for the Head Chef who helps establish and drive the next chapter. This is your chance to be able to look back and say: "I was there at the beginning." What's on Offer? Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience Permanent, full-time position Based in East London Genuine ownership of the kitchen operation The opportunity to shape a brand-new culinary direction A key leadership position within an exciting rebrand Varied and high-profile events Long-term progression as the business grows The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership A chance to build and develop your own team The Opportunity This is not simply a Head Chef role running an established kitchen . It's an opportunity to join at the beginning of a new chapter and have a genuine influence on what comes next. If you're an ambitious Head Chef who wants ownership, creative freedom and the opportunity to build something with long-term potential , we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Change Hospitality. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence. TPBN1_UKCT