Head Chef – Luxury Bespoke Caterer

Change Hospitality

  • London
  • £65,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Our client is a leading luxury catering and event catering business, renowned for delivering world-class, bespoke dining experiences for high-profile clients and complexed events across the UK and abroad. With a reputation for exceptional creativity, flawless execution, and discretion, they work with an elite clientele, bringing visionary menus and unforgettable moments to life.This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished and innovative Head Chef to join a prestigious team. You will lead all culinary operations, from concept to plate, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and service. Working closely with the creative and planning teams, you will design and execute menus tailored to each event-ranging from intimate private dinners to large-scale, multi-day celebrations. Festivals and field events.About the role:
  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver consistently outstanding food in both taste and presentation.
  • Develop bespoke menus that reflect client vision, seasonal availability, and event themes.
  • Oversee all food preparation, cooking, and presentation to the highest standard.
  • Ensure operational efficiency, cost control, and adherence to budgets.
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
  • Liaise with suppliers to source premium, sustainable ingredients.
  • Represent the brand at client tastings.
About you:
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef within luxury catering, fine dining, or high-end hospitality or ready to step up to a new challenge
  • Strong creative flair and ability to develop innovative, bespoke menus.
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience in delivering for complex, high-profile events
  • Highly organised, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills and professional presence.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.
What's on Offer:
  • The chance to work with one of the UK's most respected luxury catering companies.
  • A dynamic and creative working environment with high-profile projects.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you have the vision, skill, and passion to deliver at the very highest level, we'd love to hear from you..Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted.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.

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