Head Chef - Support/Relief

Contract Catering

Central London

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andpound;48K plus expenses

Monandnbsp; Fri ( mainly)

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head Chef, a catering professional to join our clientandrsquo;s team in a dynamic, multi-site role within the contract catering sector.

The successful candidate will bring a genuine passion for food, a strong track record within education catering, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service standards. This is an opportunity for a creative and commercially astute Head Chef, who can influence, develop, and elevate catering operations across multiple locations.

This is a hands-on position requiring flexibility, with regular travel between sites to provide operational support, drive standards, and implement best practice.

Key responsibilities and attributes include:

• A strong craft background with the ability to lead from the front, inspiring teams through passion, energy, and commitment
• Exceptional attention to detail, consistently striving for excellence across all areas of the operation
• Proven experience in developing catering services, using feedback and insight to enhance both client and customer satisfaction
• A creative and innovative approach to food, service delivery, and business development, with the ability to motivate and grow teams
• Sound knowledge of food safety and health andamp; safety legislation, with up-to-date practical experience in compliance and implementation
• Strong financial acumen, including managing budgets, controlling costs, driving sales, and optimising labour to achieve consistent performance
• A solid understanding of health and nutrition guidelines, particularly within an educational environment

This role would suit a forward-thinking catering professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by making a tangible impact across multiple sites.

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. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites