Head Chef - Events by Benugo Job at Benugo (London)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the Events by Benugo team at ZSL London Zoo. Rate: £52,000 per year. Shifts: 5 days out of 7. Contract: Full Time.

Job Responsibility

Lead the delivery of Benugo’s food vision across a wide range of internal and external events, ensuring consistently high standards across all venues and clients
Plan, organise and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional, fresh and seasonal food for events, always maintaining the highest standards of taste and presentation
Oversee the end-to-end culinary execution of events, ensuring smooth delivery from prep through to service
Work closely with the Group Executive Chef to develop creative, event-focused menus that excite clients and guests
Take ownership of ordering, supplier relationships and cost control, balancing quality with commercial performance
Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and COSHH across all event operations
Manage rotas and scheduling in line with the dynamic needs of the events calendar
Coach, develop and inspire the team, building strong capability within the events kitchen

Requirements

An experienced events Head Chef with a strong background delivering high-volume, high-quality events
Passionate about creating standout food experiences tailored to a variety of events and audiences
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously
A confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Commercially aware, with a solid understanding of margins, purchasing, labour and food costs

What we offer

Free lunch on shift
Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
Competitive rate
Life Assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
Company sick leave
Company annual leave
Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

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