Head Chef

Restaurant Associates
London

Job Details

Head Chef - Hospitality & Staff Dining
Location: near London Bridge
Pay: £45000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (approx. 7:00am-3:00pm, flexibility required)

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Head Chef to lead the hospitality and staff dining operation within a prestigious corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

What you’ll do:
  • Oversee all hospitality and staff dining services, from daily covers (100-120) to larger events (up to 400)
  • Manage catering across multiple meeting rooms, including an executive floor with fine dining facilities
  • Lead a small, hands-on team consisting of a Kitchen Porter and a Kitchen Assistant
  • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety policies
  • Support occasional evening or seasonal events - all overtime paid at the standard rate
What we’re looking for:
  • Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking to step up
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills with a calm, hands-on approach
  • Passionate about creating fresh, high-quality food in a professional setting
  • Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and allergen management
  • Reliable, proactive, and adaptable
Why join us:
  • Monday to Friday role - excellent work-life balance
  • 7 additional days off annually
If you’re an ambitious chef with a passion for great food and high standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and take the lead in a respected corporate kitchen

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/0411/79981001/52551083/SU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Posted 2025-12-18

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