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Permanent

Head Chef

South East London
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Posted 3 days ago

About Culinary Collective

Culinary Collective is reimagining how food is experienced across live events, corporate catering, and semi-permanent spaces. From Michelin-starred collaborations to fast-paced festival pop-ups, we serve unforgettable food in high-volume, high-energy settings. Our restaurants, kiosks, and trucks bring chef-led menus to life at some of the UKs most iconic venues

and now, were building a flagship team at the heart of it all.The Role: Kiosk Head Chef

Were looking for a skilled and service-driven Head Chef to lead one of our most high-profile sites

a Michelin-partnered food kiosk at

Flat Iron Square

, London Bridge. Youll fully own the food experience: from prep and execution to speed, team culture, and quality control. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can cook, manage, train, and deliver excellence

day in, day out.What Youll Achieve in Your First 12 Months

Flawless Kiosk Operations

Deliver 100+ fast, consistent, and high-quality service sessions

Manage setup, equipment, and food flow from prep to pass

Culinary Excellence at Scale

Execute Michelin-level menus in a fast-casual setting

Follow strict specs for taste, portion, and plating

Kitchen Ownership

Lead ordering, stock control, prep schedules, rotas, and waste management

Conduct weekly stock checks and uphold daily cleanliness standards

Safety and Compliance

Ensure 5-star hygiene and full EH, allergen, and HACCP compliance

Embed a safety-first culture across the team

Team Leadership

Recruit, train, and motivate a high-performing kitchen team

Foster a calm, focused, high-energy environment under pressure

Menu Development

Collaborate with Michelin chefs on seasonal menus

Train your team on rollouts with no compromise on spec

Guest Experience

Own the food experience at one of Londons busiest live venues

Deliver food thats hot, fresh, and memorable

every time

What Youll Bring

5+ years as a professional chef in street food, mobile catering, or high-volume environments

Precision under pressure, with strong plating, timing, and consistency skills

In-depth understanding of HACCP, allergens, and mobile kitchen compliance

Experience with premium ingredients and scalable food concepts

Ability to follow and enforce spec sheets and plating guides

Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a team-first mindset

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel for multi-day events

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Why This Role?

This isnt just a Head Chef job

its your own kitchen and team in one of Londons most iconic venues. Youll work alongside top culinary talent, deliver Michelin-level food in a kiosk setting, and help set new standards for high-impact, high-volume dining. If youre passionate about quality, speed, and leadership

we want to hear from you.

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