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Lead Chef Job

  • Sector: Corporate Catering, Hospitality & Staffing
  • Function: Chefs
  • Contact: Fred Hardy
  • Contact Phone: +442076300545
  • Start Date: Late August/September Start Date
  • Location: North London
  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 164029
  • Contact Email: fred@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Lead Chef Job within a Livery Hall, North London

Our client, a catering company based in North London, is looking for a talented and highly organised Senior Sous / Events Chef to take the lead on delivering exceptional food and service at a prestigious Livery Hall. This is a unique opportunity for a chef with strong event experience, leadership skills, and creative flair to join a dynamic and growing catering team.

Senior Sous / Events Chef

Salary: £40,000–£45,000

Location: Blackfriars & Camden, London (multiple sites)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Menu Design & Development:Design and test 3- and 4-course menus tailored to high-end events and client specifications.

  • Recipe Testing & Costing:Ensure all recipes are rigorously tested and costed, reconciling with event budgets while maintaining top-quality standards.

  • Event Leadership:Run the majority ofLivery Hall events, leading the kitchen team through prep and service, ensuring flawless execution.

  • Team Management:Organise staff rotas on site, lead and support a team of up to 4 chefs during prep and service.

  • Kitchen Coordination:Oversee prep in both the central kitchen and the venue kitchen; coordinate logistics and resources between sites in Blackfriars and Camden.

  • Roughly 40 hours per week, due to it being an event space this could vary.

  • The hall holds receptions for up to 250 people. Dinners for 155.

  • Start date - the end of August/beginning September start date

  • Quality Control:Liaise closely with the management team to uphold food quality and service standards at every event.

  • Additional Support:When not needed on site at the Livery Hall, contribute to broader catering company events and assist in the prep kitchen.

About You:

  • Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a similar senior kitchen/events role

  • Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

  • Strong organisational and planning skills

  • Passionate about food and guest experience

  • Proficient in menu costing and budget control

  • Comfortable working across multiple locations

  • Flexible, proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (£40,000–£45,000 depending on experience)

  • Dynamic, growing company with a collaborative culture

  • Opportunities to contribute creatively to menu development

  • Work with a team that values innovation, quality, and people

  • Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work