Head Chef - Premium Events Catering

Head Chef - Premium Events Catering - South Central England - £52,000-£58,000

Head Chef | Events Catering | Sporting Events | Luxury Hospitality | High Volume

Want to lead the food operation at some of the UK's biggest events?

We're recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a leading premium events caterer, delivering large-scale hospitality across major sporting, luxury and VIP events .

You'll take ownership of your own events – from menus and pre-production through to logistics, team leadership and live delivery .

Salary & Benefits

• £52,000-£58,000
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Time off in lieu where appropriate
• Free parking
• Quieter winter development period
• Major UK events exposure

Why You’ll Love It

• Work across high-profile UK events.
• Take ownership of major projects.
• Lead your own chef teams and freelance brigades.
• Deliver premium food at serious volume.
• Creative input into menus and development.
• Huge variety – no two events are the same.
• Supportive, collaborative senior chef team.

The Role

• Lead large-scale event catering operations.
• Manage chefs and freelance teams.
• Plan production, logistics and live delivery.
• Deliver exceptional food at high volume.
• Develop menus alongside the culinary team.
• Take ownership of quality, organisation and standards.
• Contribute to menu development and planning during the off-season.

About You

• Head Chef or experienced senior events chef.
• Background in events, stadiums, contract catering or high-volume hospitality .
• Strong operational and logistical skills.
• Confident leading large teams.
• Passionate about great food at scale.
• Happy with travel and a busy summer events season.
• Reliable, organised and self-sufficient.

Peak season runs May-September , balanced by a quieter winter focused on menu development, tastings and planning .

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