Executive Chef - Contract Catering
Posted 2 weeks ago
Executive Chef - Multi-Site Contract Catering - £60,000 + Package
We’re recruiting an Executive Chef to support a fast-growing, high-volume contract catering operation delivering modern, fresh on-site food concepts across multiple locations in the UK.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior Head Chef ready to step into a more strategic role, combining food innovation, menu development and operational support across a diverse, large-scale business.
The position is ideal for someone who thrives in structured, high-volume environments, enjoys developing systems and concepts, and wants to play a key role in shaping food across a national portfolio.
The Offer
- £60,000+ salary package
- Company car or travel allowance
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Predominantly Monday to Friday working pattern
- UK-wide role with a London base
- Strong work–life balance
- Opportunity to step into a genuine Executive-level position
The Operation & Food
- Large-scale contract catering business operating across 30+ UK sites.
- Specialising in on-site catering for high-demand environments.
- Mix of central production, pop-up kitchens, food trucks and fixed-site operations.
- Feeding hundreds to thousands of customers daily per site.
- Food style focused on: Street food concepts, Grab & go, Hot counter & Cold counter.
- Designed to be competitive with the high street in both quality and pricing.
- Strong focus on efficiency, consistency and scalability.
- Growing business with new openings across the UK.
The Role
- Support multiple sites across the UK, driving food standards and consistency.
- Lead on menu development, food trends and concept innovation across the business.
- Improve and refine food production, packaging and delivery systems.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure high-volume execution is efficient and consistent.
- Implement structure, SOPs and best practices across all kitchens.
- Support site openings, including new kitchen setups and mobilisation.
- Train and develop Head Chefs and on-site teams.
- Drive improvements in food quality while maintaining cost control.
- Ensure all sites are aligned on HACCP, food safety and compliance standards.
- Play a key role in the growth and development of the food offering nationally.
About You
- Proven experience at Head Chef level or above within high-volume environments.
- Background in contract catering, production kitchens, or large-scale food operations.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Your Consultant
