Are you a creative and driven chef looking for better work-life balance without compromising your passion for food?My client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking food business in East London on a mission: delivering

performance-led, functional meals

that fuel energy, gut health, and mental clarity.We are now looking for a

hands-on, solutions-focused Head Chef

to lead our production kitchen, shape our menus, and build a high-performing team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a

Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

from a

catering, dark kitchen, CPU, or large-scale production background , especially if you''re passionate about

nutrition, wellbeing, and food innovation .WHAT''S IN IT FOR YOU:£40,000 – £44,000 DOEMonday to Friday hours

(early start, early finish—get your evenings back!)Your Birthday offPrivate healthcare support

(after probation)A genuine voice in

menu development

and

kitchen strategyA business with

purpose , where your ideas matterYOUR DAY-TO-DAY:Develop and prepare great dishesOversee

high-volume daily production

while maintaining top qualityDesign and develop

nutritionally balanced, flavour-forward menusManage food costs, stock, and orderingMaintain excellent

food safety and hygiene standardsTrain and develop the team around youWHAT WE''RE LOOKING FOR:Proven experience as a

Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ChefBackground in

catering, dark kitchens, or production kitchensStrong leadership and organisation skillsConfidence working with

volume and speed , without sacrificing qualityInterest in

nutrition, functional food, and wellbeingSomeone who''s

practical, solutions-driven , and loves working at pace

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