Head Chef - HounslowSalary: £16.80 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week We are seeking an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen in Hounslow. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to oversee a dynamic food operation serving up to 400 covers per day, alongside delivering exceptional hospitality services for on-site events and meetings. Please note: This role requires security clearance and a 5-year continuous work history with no gaps. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standardsOversee high-volume food production and ensure smooth daily serviceDeliver high-quality hospitality catering for client events and meetingsBuild strong client relationships and ensure service excellenceManage stock control, food safety, and compliance standardsDrive innovation and menu development within a contract catering environment About You Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environmentPrevious contract catering experience is essentialStrong leadership and team management skillsAbility to deliver both bulk catering and high-end hospitality servicesExcellent communication and client engagement skillsPassion for food quality, presentation, and customer service Requirements City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or NVQ equivalentFood Hygiene CertificateExperience supervising a team in a similar chef roleFlexible approach to working hoursWillingness to complete a trade test as p