Corporate chef jobs in LondonCrear alertas

Join Nal’s Bakery 💫 Nal’s Bakery is a small but very busy micro-bakery in North London, known for our cakes, brownies, cookies and seasonal treats for markets, festivals and corporate events. We’re in that exciting stage where things are growing fast – new events, new wholesale clients. We’re looking for a creative pastry chef / cake baker & decorator to grow with us. The role We’re offering a paid 4-hour trial shift on Tuesday 9 December 2025 in North London. If we’re a good fit for each other, you’ll join us on a regular zero-hours / casual basis, with guaranteed work every month for events, production days and larger orders. As the bakery grows, there is real potential to develop into a more senior/lead role – helping shape menus, train others and be part of our core team when we move into a permanent kitchen. What you’ll be doing Baking a range of products: sponges, loaf cakes, brownies, blondies, cookies and tray bakes Decorating cakes & bakes to a beautiful standard – neat writing (e.g. “Merry Christmas”), simple designs, fun finishes Scaling and portioning traybakes and loaf cakes Following recipes accurately and working through a prep list efficiently Keeping the kitchen tidy, organised and food-safe as you go Bringing ideas, energy and pride to the bakes – we love creativity ✨ About you 1.5–2+ years’ experience in a professional bakery / pastry / dessert kitchen Confident with cakes, brownies and cookies (not just theory – you’ve done this in service/production) Strong decorating skills – piping, basic designs, clean finishes Fast, consistent and calm under time pressure High standards of hygiene & organisation Level 2 Food Hygiene Reliable, friendly and happy to work in a small, close-knit team Right to work in the UK and able to travel to North London Growth & what we offer Regular monthly shifts Chance to grow with a start-up – more responsibility as we expand Input into new products, flavours and seasonal menus Future potential for steady hours and salaried roles as we move into a permanent kitchen A relaxed, kind, hard-working environment where your skills are genuinely valued Location, hours & pay Where: Registered bakery kitchen in North London (details shared with shortlisted candidates) Trial shift: 4 hours on Tuesday 9 December 2025 (time TBC – likely daytime) Ongoing: Casual / zero-hours, mainly weekdays with some weekends for events Pay: £10 - £15 per hour (depending on experience) How to apply Please send: A short message about you and your pastry/bakery experience Your CV and/or a link to your portfolio/Instagram Confirmation you’re free on Tuesday 9 December We’re excited to find someone who wants to build something special with us. 💕

The Finest Group operate through London as a corporate caterer specialising in events. From a Christmas parties, cocktail bars, office buildings we providing everything from canapes and drinks, employee appreciation food, BBQ's, Street Food, Bowl Food, Fine Dining and Dinners. We are seeking Chefs to work on events mainly weekdays. Ideal to fit around another job. Chefs will be required to arrive at a venue to meet the Event Manager and Front of House team and other chefs, then produce a range of food as per menu. Most shifts are weekday evenings. Immediate start.

🍽️ Agency Chef – Prestigious Corporate Head Office (Mon–Fri) 📍 Central London | 🕒 Monday to Friday, Day Shifts | 💼 Agency Role Are you a talented and reliable chef looking for weekday work in a high-end, professional environment? We are seeking an experienced Temporary Chef to join the catering team at the head office of a globally renowned financial advisory firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a prestigious setting, delivering high-quality food to corporate clients and staff. 🔹 What’s on Offer: • Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends!, • Competitive hourly pay, • A professional, well-equipped kitchen environment, • Opportunity to work with a respected global brand, • Ongoing agency support and flexible assignments 🔹 What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a chef in a la carte dining, corporate, hospitality, or high-volume setting, • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards, • Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude If you're looking for a rewarding chef role with great hours and a prestigious location, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description: Orri is an ambitious, young fast growing company committed to changing the way we treat eating disorders in the UK. The Senior Chef will provide support to the Head Chef in meal preparation and support the Head Chef in the delivery of weekly menus to support our clients treatment plans, allergies and dietary requirements. The Senior Chef will ensure that food storage and general cleaning within the kitchen area are carried out to the standard required to ensure Orri’s Food Hygiene ‘Rated 5’ is maintained, reporting any concerns or breaches in compliance to the Head Chef. Desired skills and expertise: Level 3 Food Hygiene and COSHH certificates (training can be provided if required). Previous experience within a kitchen / meal preparation setting is essential. Ability to work without direct supervision. Keen to work within a team environment. Has high level of physical stamina and ability to work consistently in a busy kitchen environment. JOB PACKAGE Salary: up to £34,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 10.30am to 6.30pm Base: Orri UK, 14 Hallam Street, London, W1W 6JG Contract type: Permanent Annual leave: The basic annual leave entitlement in a full year is 33 days inclusive of bank holidays. Leave entitlement is pro rata where applicable. The service is closed for the Christmas and New Year period. Benefits: Working for a CQC rated 'Outstanding' service in all 5 areas Monday to Friday work pattern 33 days annual leave including bank holidays and the service closure over Christmas Significant opportunity to lead in service development and expansion with particular focus on client safety and care Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package Enhanced disclosure check cost covered Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training Online benefits and cashback rewards schemes Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice options. Free Statutory and Mandatory Training Free professional development and CPD certified training Two annual corporate events plus additional ad hoc social events throughout the year Career development opportunities Our strategy The prevalence of people with a serious eating disorder requiring specialist treatment is increasing in the UK and beyond. Founded in July 2018, Orri provides an intensive day treatment programme for people aged 16+ with eating disorders, providing both a cost-effective alternative to long-stay hospitalisation as well as the opportunity for earlier intervention. Evidence strongly demonstrates that earlier intervention achieves better patient outcomes. Starting with one centre in central London and a full online service, our ambition is to grow new Orri centres across England, making intensive day treatment a new choice for those suffering with an eating disorder, their families and loved ones, and for those who commission/fund services on their behalf. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Work Location: In person

Head Chef – PYRÁ (Queen’s Park, London) About PYRÁ PYRÁ is a neighbourhood modern European restaurant rooted in Spanish and Greek Mediterranean flavours, offering all-day dining, a curated wine list and an active events programme. With 40% of revenue generated through events—including weddings, private dining and standing canapé/bowl-food receptions—we are expanding our culinary leadership team as we relaunch with a new winter menu and chef partnership. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at PYRÁ. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, combines traditional techniques with a modern approach and can confidently deliver both restaurant service and high-volume, high-quality event catering. The Head Chef will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, menu development, costing, team leadership and ensuring consistent quality across à la carte dining, brunch and a diverse range of events. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Lead the creation and execution of PYRÁ’s menu, highlighting Spanish and Greek influences. Develop seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, brunch and private events. Ensure exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all dishes. Events & Catering Design and execute culinary offerings for weddings, corporate events, private dinners, standing events, canapé receptions and bowl-food service. Work with the events team to tailor menus, tastings and service flow for each event style. Plan logistics and production for high-volume events while maintaining PYRÁ’s premium standards. Kitchen Operations Manage daily kitchen operations including prep schedules, stock control, food safety and compliance. Oversee ordering, vendor relationships and cost control to achieve strong GP targets and minimise waste. Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen in line with EHO standards. Team Management Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team. Create a positive culture built on collaboration, consistency and pride. Manage rota planning, labour cost control and staff performance. Collaboration Work closely with the owner, GM and events team to ensure seamless service between kitchen and front of house. Participate in menu planning, promotions, tastings and new concept development. Required Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, with at least 2 as Head Chef or above. Strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine—with a passion for Mediterranean produce, flavours and techniques. Proven ability to execute both restaurant à la carte service and event catering simultaneously, including: Weddings Canapé receptions Bowl food Corporate events Private dining Experience creating menus and costing dishes to deliver healthy margins. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure. Knowledge of modern food safety and allergen standards.

Key Purpose of the Role: To drive revenue growth for Battersea Chef Limited T/A Varanasi Chefs by developing new business, managing key customer accounts (dine-in, takeaway and delivery), and implementing sales and marketing initiatives that promote the restaurant’s authentic cuisine, online ordering, and special offers. Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Sales Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement a sales and business development plan to increase dine-in reservations, takeaway orders and home delivery sales for Varanasi Chefs., • Set, monitor and report on weekly and monthly sales targets across restaurant, collection, and delivery channels., • Market Research & Business Development: Conduct local market research in Battersea and surrounding areas to identify corporate clients, event organisers, hotels, and local businesses for regular catering, group bookings and private functions., • Analyse customer feedback and market trends to recommend new offers, packages and promotional activities suitable for an authentic Indian cuisine restaurant., • Customer Accounts Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including corporate clients, party organisers and repeat local customers., • Negotiate and manage contracts, pricing, and payment terms for group bookings, party menus and regular corporate catering., • Ensure timely invoicing and follow-up for B2B accounts to maintain healthy cash flow and minimise aged debtors., • Online Ordering & Promotions: Oversee and grow the performance of the restaurant’s online ordering and delivery channels, including the website ordering system and any third-party platforms, ensuring accurate menus, pricing and availability., • Plan, implement and track promotional campaigns such as collection and delivery discounts on orders over a set value, loyalty initiatives and seasonal offers to increase order frequency and basket size., • Monitor digital metrics (online orders, conversion rates, customer reviews) and propose continuous improvements., • Brand & Marketing Support: Work with management to promote Varanasi Chefs’ brand as a fine, authentic cuisine provider, highlighting quality ingredients, speciality dishes and signature menu items in all sales communications., • Coordinate with any external marketing/IT providers (e.g. website management company) to keep offers, gallery images, and contact information up to date and aligned with sales campaigns., • Support social media and local community engagement (flyers, local partnerships, events) to drive table bookings and online orders., • Reservations & Capacity Management: Work closely with the restaurant manager and head chef to forecast demand for peak periods, special events and seasonal occasions and align staffing and stock levels accordingly., • Promote advance table reservations and pre-order menus for busy nights to maximise covers and ensure smooth service., • Sales Reporting & Analysis: Compile and analyse daily/weekly sales figures by channel (dine-in, collection, delivery, online) and by product category., • Prepare regular sales and market reports for senior management, including performance of promotions, customer trends, and recommendations for menu pricing or product focus., • Quality & Customer Service Support: Liaise with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure that service quality and customer satisfaction reflect the restaurant’s promise of high-quality food and excellent customer service., • Monitor online reviews and direct customer feedback, identifying service or product issues and working with management to resolve them and prevent recurrence., • Team Support & Training: Provide guidance to front-of-house staff on upselling techniques, promotion details and key selling points of special dishes and offers., • Where required, support the induction of new staff by explaining current promotions, key customer accounts and service standards relevant to sales., • Compliance & Company Standards: Ensure all sales activities, pricing, promotions and representations of Varanasi Chefs are accurate, honest and compliant with UK consumer and advertising standards., • Protect the company’s reputation by maintaining professionalism in all dealings with customers, suppliers and partners.

Dreamworks is currently recruiting Part-Time/Casual Pastry Chefs to join the prestigious Banqueting Kitchen team at one of our luxury hotel client in London. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate and reliable individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing high-quality dishes for weddings, corporate events, and large-scale functions. 🔸 Role: Pastry Commis Chef 📍 Location: Central London ⏰ Shifts: Flexible | Weekdays & Weekends | Immediate Start Your Responsibilities: × Assist senior chefs in preparing and presenting dishes for banqueting events × Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety × Support in setup, plating, and service during busy banqueting functions × Work efficiently under the guidance of Head and Sous Chefs × Contribute to smooth kitchen operations during large-scale events What We’re Looking For: × Previous kitchen or catering experience preferred × A strong team player with a positive attitude × Good communication and time management skills × Flexibility to work evenings and weekends × Must hold valid Right to Work in the UK What We Offer: × Competitive hourly pay × Meals on duty × Supportive and friendly work culture × Opportunity to gain experience in high-end banqueting operations If you’re ready to be part of an energetic kitchen team delivering exceptional event dining, we’d love to hear from you!