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

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 Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!