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About the Role

The Head Chef will lead all culinary operations within the International Convention Centre, delivering world-class food experiences across various event types. This role ensures exceptional quality, innovation, food safety compliance, cost control, and seamless coordination with event and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver world-class culinary operations across conventions, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events and special functions, ensuring seamless execution and premium quality at scale.
• Drive menu innovation and culinary excellence, creating diverse, seasonal and bespoke dining experiences that reflect global trends, sustainability and exceptional presentation standards.
• Inspire and develop high-performing kitchen teams, overseeing training, staffing, rota planning and cross-functional collaboration to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Own operational performance and compliance, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health & safety, sustainability, waste reduction and service delivery.
• Support commercial success and stakeholder engagement, managing budgets, food costs, inventory and forecasting while leading tastings, contributing to client proposals and representing the culinary brand at high-profile events.

Requirements

• Proven Head Chef leadership experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop kitchen teams in fast-paced hospitality, events or function-led environments.
• Strong operational and event catering expertise, including planning and delivering high-quality hospitality, banquets and large-scale functions.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and compliance, with a thorough understanding of food hygiene, health & safety and statutory requirements.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen, with experience managing food costs, budgets, stock control and operational efficiencies.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach, combining excellent stakeholder management, strong IT skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and DBS check where relevant.

Skills

• Food safety and compliance
• Food hygiene
• Health & safety
• IT skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Head Chef leadership experience

Education Level

• Food Hygiene qualification

Benefits

• Discounted tickets
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance policy
• 5% pension contribution
• HealthShield for medical costs
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental wellbeing
• Eye care vouchers and glasses contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free will writing service
• Free mortgage advice
• Northern Rail season ticket scheme

About the Company

• Olympia Events manages iconic event venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary events since 1886.
• Olympia is undergoing a £1.3 billion transformation, reimagined as London's newest fully integrated entertainment, culture and business destination.
• Legends Global is committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future.
• Legends Global aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.
• Welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
• Provide reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process.