Head Chef – Corporate Hospitality & Fine Dining Monday to Friday Location: London Contract Type: Full-time Sector: Corporate Contract Catering / Hospitality We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the hospitality offer at a brand-new corporate contract catering site . This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, driven chef with a fine dining or high-end corporate hospitality background who thrives on detail, creativity, and leadership. This role offers an excellent Monday to Friday work pattern, delivering high-quality food in a professional corporate environment. As Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary identity of the site from day one. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding food across a diverse hospitality portfolio, including working lunches, high-profile events, fine dining experiences, and canapé functions . The Role Lead and inspire the kitchen team with positive energy and clear direction

Develop, design, and deliver innovative menus for corporate hospitality and events

Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency

Be highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment

Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company standards

Work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Manage challenges effectively, always finding practical and creative solutions

About You Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in fine dining restaurants or premium corporate hospitality

Strong eye for detail and passion for beautifully executed food

A natural leader who motivates, develops, and supports their team

Well organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure

Creative, commercially aware, and excited by building something new

Excellent communication skills with a hands-on leadership style

Why Join Us? Monday to Friday role – excellent work-life balance

Opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new contract catering site

Creative freedom to influence menus and hospitality standards

Professional corporate environment with high expectations and high rewards

Real opportunity to make an impact and be recognised as a leader

If you are a dynamic Head Chef with fine dining roots, a passion for corporate hospitality, and the drive to lead from the front, we would love to hear from you. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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