Head Chef
Core
Lead the culinary operation for a public café and a thriving hospitality and events programme at a prestigious museum, delivering high-quality daytime dining and exceptional menus for private functions, corporate events, and VIP receptions.
Role type
Senior Head Chef (Hospitality & Events)
Builds
Café dining services, private functions, corporate events, and VIP receptions
Domain
Hospitality, Catering, Cultural Institutions
Required skills
Menu development, team leadership, food cost management, food safety compliance, supplier relationship management, event coordination, operational management
Preferred skills
Creativity, trend awareness, passion for sustainability and seasonality, inspirational leadership
Technologies
Food safety systems, inventory management tools, kitchen operations software
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver creative seasonal menus for café, hospitality, and events; Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team; Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction; Manage stock, food costs, budgets, and supplier relationships; Maintain highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen compliance; Support and lead the delivery of private events, corporate functions, and VIP receptions; Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations within a high-volume, visitor-focused environment.
