As Head Chef, you will be at the heart of our kitchen operations, overseeing food production for events and tastings, managing a talented team, and ensuring that Chop & Chip Co standards remain exceptional. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a company that values creativity, passion, and quality.

Chop & Chip Co are undergoing a period of expansion and growth so this is a project as much as a job. An exciting opportunity to develop and create delicious food in a new production kitchen environment.

Based predominantly in our production kitchen but also required to attend prestigious events around London when required.

Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership : Oversee and lead the events kitchen brigade, ensuring food production is delivered to the highest standards.
• Operational Excellence : Plan, prepare, and execute food operations for events, ensuring smooth logistics and timely delivery of dishes.
• Team Management : Inspire and motivate your team through strong leadership, providing feedback, training, and development opportunities.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards, maintaining an FSA 5-Star rating.
• Financial Management : Achieve financial targets, including food costs and labour budgets, while maintaining quality and consistency.

We are Looking For:

• A seasoned chef with expertise in Mediterranean cuisine and a passion for food.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing kitchen teams and driving performance.
• Excellent organisational and operational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple events and teams.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene.

What You’ll Gain:

• The opportunity to lead and innovate in a creative and supportive environment.
• The chance to develop and grow your career with a dynamic team.
• The chance to create an efficient and exciting environment
• The opportunity to help develop multiple menu types
• We believe in rewarding your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• A contributory pension scheme
• Career growth and development
• 33 Days holiday entitlement including Christmas
• Predominantly Monday to Friday
• No more late night shifts
• Yearly bonus scheme
• Expenses

About Us

Chop and Chip Co is an established events and banqueting operation based across prestigious venues in London and surrounding areas. We have a main office and production kitchen in south east London and two further offices in Southampton and Cheltenham.

Chop & Chip Co provides catering services for Corporate and high net worth clients including company events, weddings and parties.

While still maintaining a street food menu Chop & Chip Co are also involved in sharing boards, bowl food, canapes, plated and family style services

Chop and Chip Co is a leader in our field and are seeking someone special who has the same vision and motivation to succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £42,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 3 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person