10 Best corporate chef Jobs in London (August 2025)

The Finest Group operate through London as a corporate caterer specialising in events. From rooftop 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 at all levels 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 weekdays - there is also the possibility of prep shifts in our central production kitchen.

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About Culinary Collective Culinary Collective is reimagining how food is experienced across live events, corporate catering, and semi-permanent spaces. From Michelin-starred collaborations to fast-paced festival pop-ups, we serve unforgettable food in high-volume, high-energy settings. Our restaurants, kiosks, and trucks bring chef-led menus to life at some of the UK’s most iconic venues — and now, we’re building a flagship team at the heart of it all. The Role: Kiosk Head Chef We’re looking for a skilled and service-driven Head Chef to lead one of our most high-profile sites — a Michelin-partnered food kiosk at Flat Iron Square, London Bridge. You’ll fully own the food experience: from prep and execution to speed, team culture, and quality control. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can cook, manage, train, and deliver excellence — day in, day out. What You’ll Achieve in Your First 12 Months Flawless Kiosk Operations Deliver 100+ fast, consistent, and high-quality service sessions Manage setup, equipment, and food flow from prep to pass Culinary Excellence at Scale Execute Michelin-level menus in a fast-casual setting Follow strict specs for taste, portion, and plating Kitchen Ownership Lead ordering, stock control, prep schedules, rotas, and waste management Conduct weekly stock checks and uphold daily cleanliness standards Safety & Compliance Ensure 5-star hygiene and full EH, allergen, and HACCP compliance Embed a safety-first culture across the team Team Leadership Recruit, train, and motivate a high-performing kitchen team Foster a calm, focused, high-energy environment under pressure Menu Development Collaborate with Michelin chefs on seasonal menus Train your team on rollouts with no compromise on spec Guest Experience Own the food experience at one of London’s busiest live venues Deliver food that’s hot, fresh, and memorable — every time What You’ll Bring 5+ years as a professional chef in street food, mobile catering, or high-volume environments Precision under pressure, with strong plating, timing, and consistency skills In-depth understanding of HACCP, allergens, and mobile kitchen compliance Experience with premium ingredients and scalable food concepts Ability to follow and enforce spec sheets and plating guides Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a team-first mindset Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel for multi-day events Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Why This Role? This isn’t just a Head Chef job – it’s your own kitchen and team in one of London’s most iconic venues. You’ll work alongside top culinary talent, deliver Michelin-level food in a kiosk setting, and help set new standards for high-impact, high-volume dining. If you’re passionate about quality, speed, and leadership – we want to hear from you.

At Coqfighter we are all about taking a humble ingredient - chicken - and making it taste amazing. Fried, roasted or grilled, we believe we serve London's best. We are looking for a strong Head chef for a new opening to lead the kitchen and bring our concept to life in this new location. This is not just another role, it is a chance to shape a brand new kitchen. What we expect from you: Leading and inspiring the kitchen team with energy and standards Building a high-performance kitchen operation from day one Managing kitchen budgets, GP, stock control and supplier relationships Training, mentoring and leading your team Maintaining the highest levels of food hygiene, safety and compliance Your role will include: Managing a team of chefs on a daily basis Writing Rotas Some data entry - invoicing etc. Ordering stock & disposables for the restaurant. Quality and consistency control Running service periods What you can expect from us: Full training upon joining the company Supportive environment Competitive pay - a chance to receive bonus every quarter! 28 days paid holidays Free food on shift Pension scheme We are a company with an independent spirit! We’re not corporate-backed. The company is still run by its three founders. We are a great place to work! We offer a flexibility and environment few companies do.

LARDO restaurant - a wonderful east end Institution is looking for a talented Jr Sous Chef to join the team. Could this be you? You you are able to cook really good seasonally driven food, help run a great kitchen alongside our Head Chef and assist in building and supporting a team. You display high energy levels to deliver exceptional service, and a calm and controlled air of confidence in the kitchen. You might have experience with Italian cuisine including pizza (always an advantage) but it's not essential. We're more interested in skills and passion and a really good palate. You will be a strong multi-tasker and highly organised individual, who ensures that all processes are followed and delivers on Health & Safety and Food Hygiene at all times. Good understanding of English Language. You will need to live within a commutable distance of East London & already live in the UK. Sound like you? Please apply! Jr Sous Chef Benefits: • Working with a close knit team, • A highly competitive remuneration package with bonuses, • Joining an evolving brand that you can grow with, • Extensive career development and training opportunities, • A non-corporate environment, • 28 days holiday Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £37000 - 40000 per year Benefits: • Discounted or free food, • Store discount Schedule: • 10 hour shift, • 12 hour shift, • 8 hour shift, • Day shift, • Holidays, • Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: • Bonus scheme, • Loyalty bonus, • Performance bonus, • Quarterly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: • London, E8 3NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: • Chef: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person

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