Head Chef - Romford £45K + Bonus

Head Chef High-Volume, Multi-Cultural Cuisine
MCG Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning hospitality leader to recruit an exceptional Head Chef.
Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take charge of a large, multi-layered kitchen team, delivering world-class food to up to 5,000 guests a week ?
What You ll Do

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a large, talented kitchen brigade
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and service
• Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus spanning 200+ dishes
• Manage budgets, stock, and kitchen resources efficiently
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining creativity and culinary excellence

What We re Looking For

• Proven leadership of large, high-volume kitchen teams
• Professional culinary qualifications and experience with multi-cultural cuisine
• Skilled in high-volume cooking, banqueting, and cruise ship or large event operations
• Strong operational, budget, and resource management experience
• Excellent communication and team motivation skills
• Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations

What We Offer

• Senior leadership position with real influence over menus, standards, and team development
• Opportunity to lead a diverse, talented kitchen team
• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Supportive, dynamic, and high-profile working environment

Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and high-volume expertise in a fast-paced, award-winning hospitality environment.