Head chef - Catering

Head Chef - Contract Catering

City Centre Location | Monday to Friday

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead a vibrant contract catering operation based in the heart of the city. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic staff dining and hospitality service, supported by a small but highly talented brigade.

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of a high-quality food operation delivering:

• Creative and inspiring staff dining

• Premium hospitality and fine dining experiences

• Trend-led street food concepts

• Seasonal, fresh, and innovative menus

This is a Monday to Friday role offering an excellent work-life balance, without compromising on creativity or standards.

We are looking for a Head Chef who combines exceptional craft skills with strong commercial awareness.

You will:

• Demonstrate outstanding fine dining ability and presentation skills

• Have a genuine passion for modern street food and emerging food trends

• Lead, inspire and develop a small but ambitious brigade

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Manage food costs, GP, budgets and financial performance confidently

• Ensure compliance, food safety, and operational excellence

• Currently operating at Head Chef level within contract catering (or ready for the step up)

• Highly organised with strong leadership qualities

• Commercially astute and comfortable managing costings and KPIs

• A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a client-facing environment

• Driven, creative and ready for a fresh challenge

If you are currently within contract catering and looking for your next exciting move, this could be the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.