Overview
Retail Head Chef – Monday to Friday – B&I Contract Catering – Up to £55K
Looking for a Head Chef role where you can lead a dynamic, multi-concept food offer -without sacrificing your evenings and weekends?
We’re recruiting a Retail Head Chef to take full ownership of a high-profile B&I contract catering site, delivering a vibrant, multi-counter food operation alongside premium hospitality and fine dining.
This is a standout opportunity for a creative, high-volume Head Chef who wants to lead from the front, drive food innovation, and be part of a well-invested, forward-thinking business.
The Offer
- Up to £55,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Strong work–life balance
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Staff discounts
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, long-term leadership opportunity
The Operation & Food
- High-profile B&I contract catering site.
- Multi-counter, chef-led retail food concept.
- Fresh, seasonal food prepared daily.
- Diverse cuisines – street food, modern European, Asian concepts.
- High-volume service with a strong focus on quality.
- Premium hospitality and fine dining alongside retail.
- Modern, well-equipped and forward-thinking kitchen.
The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll have real ownership of the food offer.
- Lead the full kitchen operation as Retail Head Chef.
- Drive innovation across multiple food counters and concepts.
- Inspire, develop and lead a high-performing brigade.
- Ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all services.
- Support and deliver premium hospitality and events.
- Manage food cost, GP, stock control and kitchen performance.
- Work closely with senior leadership on food strategy.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and compliance.
About You
- Proven experience as a Head Chef within high-volume B&I contract catering.
- Background in multi-outlet, retail or chef-led food concepts.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
Why This Role?
This is not a standard B&I role – you’ll be:
- Running a multi-concept, chef-led food operation.
- Given freedom to innovate and develop food ideas.
- Working in a structured, well-supported environment.
- Benefiting from a genuine Monday–Friday lifestyle.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
