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

THE ROLE

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

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• 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

REQUIREMENTS

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

Desirable

• Experience in corporate/workplace hospitality, catering, or events kitchens
• Additional culinary or food safety certifications

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• 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

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person