Head Chef - Work / Life Balance

Posted 10 October 2025
Salary £50,000
LocationLondon
Sector Corporate / Business & Industry
Reference822205
Expiry 12 October 2025

Job description

Job Role: Head Chef 
Location: Central London
Sector: Contract Catering
Salary: £50,000


Benefits -
  • £50,000 starting salary for 40 hour week
  • No Food Budget and Chef creates and writes menu
  • Monday to Friday Only with no late evenings
  • Great Company to Work for

We are looking for a Head Chef to take on control of this great kitchen in Central London, this would suit a high end Restaurant Chef looking for a better work / life balance whilst still producing Restaurant quality food!


The Head Chef will work with a Sous Chef and Chef de partie to produce around 60-70 covers for breakfast / lunch / dinner each day Monday to Friday, as well as catering for events. Hours will be between 7am to 3.30pm with a shift of 10.30am-7pm The team rotate and do 1 evening each week with 2 evenings every 3 weeks, Friday will be an early finish as well.


The Head Chef produce plated meals and this site is a free issue site with no food budget so you can produce the quality you are capable of. A chef with a Rosette or Michelin background would be ideal for this kitchen and the client will work closely with you to support your menu design.


Using the best fresh local produce and free reign on suppliers you can design and write exciting menus to showcase your skills and ability. As well as usual favorites you can bring different specials and new menu items.



If you are an enthusiastic Head Chef with Fine Dining Experience then Please send me your CV if this sounds like you and you want to know more! This role is available immediately so don't delay in sending over your application. BOH1