Head Chef – Events by Benugo – ZSL London Zoo
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the Events by Benugo team at ZSL London Zoo.
We Offer:
Rate: £52,000 per year
Shifts: 5 days out of 7
Contract: Full Time
About the Head Chef role:
As Head Chef for Events, you’ll lead the delivery of Benugo’s food vision across a wide range of internal and external events, ensuring consistently high standards across all venues and clients. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a deep understanding of large‑scale, high-quality event catering.
- Plan, organise and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional, fresh and seasonal food for events, always maintaining the highest standards of taste and presentation
- Oversee the end-to-end culinary execution of events, ensuring smooth delivery from prep through to service
- Work closely with the Group Executive Chef to develop creative, event‑focused menus that excite clients and guests
- Take ownership of ordering, supplier relationships and cost control, balancing quality with commercial performance
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and COSHH across all event operations
- Manage rotas and scheduling in line with the dynamic needs of the events calendar
- Coach, develop and inspire the team, building strong capability within the events kitchen
The ideal candidate will be:
- An experienced events Head Chef with a strong background delivering high-volume, high-quality events
- Passionate about creating standout food experiences tailored to a variety of events and audiences
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously
- A confident leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
- Commercially aware, with a solid understanding of margins, purchasing, labour and food costs
Additional Information
Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family‑feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:
- Free lunch on shift
- Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
- A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
- Competitive rate
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
- Company sick leave
- Company annual leave
- Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
- Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
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