Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

ABOUT BOULEVARD EVENTS

Boulevard Events is a family\-run business that's been catering events across London since 1988\. Two generations in, we've built a reputation for great food, bold cocktails, and service that guests remember \- and we're now taking over F\&B operations at WeWork Waterloo, building the team from scratch. Come be part of that first chapter.

THE SITE

At WeWork Waterloo, Boulevard Events runs the full F\&B offer: a 9th floor kitchen, a 16th floor bar, in\-house events, and ongoing catering contracts for several resident companies. It's a varied, fast\-paced site \- no two days look the same.

Operating Pattern

• Kitchen (9th floor): Monday \- Friday


• Guest Member Bar (16th floor): Tuesday \- Friday, unless an event is on\-site \- the event then takes over bar service


• Events: held on the 16th floor and across other areas of the premises as required

We're looking for a hands\-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at WeWork Waterloo. You'll own food operations on the 9th floor day to day \- quality, safety, cost and team \- and support Boulevard Events on food delivery for events on\-site, working with the wider BE team as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the Kitchen Team day to day on the 9th floor


• Own full food operations: stock control, ordering, wastage and food cost management


• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety and H\&S standards across the kitchen at all times


• Maintain a consistently high standard of food quality, presentation and menu execution


• Train, coach and develop the kitchen team; uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout


• Support Boulevard Events with food delivery for on\-site events, working with the wider BE team as required


• Manage kitchen rotas and staffing needs in coordination with the General Ops Manager


• Report kitchen performance, incidents, and stock/cost issues to the General Ops Manager

• Food cost / GP% and stock management against target


• Wastage against target


• Staff rota fulfilment and kitchen staffing management


• Zero food safety / H\&S non\-conformances on audit


• Team training completion and compliance


• Consistency and quality of food output

Essential

• Proven experience as a Head Chef (or senior Sous Chef ready to step up)


• Strong food safety and H\&S knowledge, with all relevant certificates


• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)


• Strong leadership and team\-management skills

• Experience in corporate/workplace hospitality, catering, or events kitchens


• Additional culinary or food safety certifications

• Competitive salary, based on experience


• Permanent contract, 40\-45 hrs/week


• Weekday\-based role \- real work\-life balance, with weekends off (aside from the rare event)


• Training and courses provided


• The opportunity to shape a brand\-new site from day one

Work Location: In person

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