We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Chef to join our growing events catering company on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the culinary operations for a diverse portfolio of events including corporate functions, private celebrations, brand activations, and large-scale productions.

 

As Executive Chef, you will play a key role in shaping our culinary offering, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency across all events while leading and developing a skilled kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

 

Benefits of Executive Chef

  • £75,000 salary on a fixed-term 12-month contract
  • Opportunity to lead the culinary direction for a wide range of exciting and high-profile events
  • A creative and collaborative working environment
  • 33 days holiday
  • Dynamic and varied working environment including international travel

 

Responsibilities of Executive Chef

  • Lead the development and delivery of seasonal and event-specific menus
  • Design bespoke menus tailored to client briefs and event concepts
  • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and efficiency
  • Manage food costings, budgets, and supplier relationships to meet profitability targets
  • Lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams, including full-time chefs and freelance staff
  • Work closely with sales, operations, and event teams to ensure seamless event delivery
  • Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, flavour, and service across all events
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control, minimising waste and maximising efficiency
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations

 

About you

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior Head Chef within events catering, hospitality, or high-volume kitchens
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Experience delivering high-end and large-scale events
  • Excellent knowledge of modern British and international cuisines
  • Strong understanding of food costing, budgeting, and supplier management
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
  • Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and across multiple event locations

 

Apply today with your CV — we review every application with complete fairness and confidentiality.

Interested?

We are actively reviewing applicant details so if this Executive Head Chef job vacancy is of interest to you, please apply today.

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The consultant handling this opening is Daniel Hesketh who can be reached on on daniel.hesketh@jubileetalent.com - please get in touch if any questions regarding this position or other similar job vacancies.

Jubilee Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.