Head Chef - Events by Benugo - ZSL London Zoo

When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

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!