Head Chef

Equans is looking for a Head Chef to join our team in MARSHAM STREET 2 MARSHAM STREET LONDON SW1P 4DF. on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a Annual salary of £49,000.00  and benefits package.

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 0700hrs – 1530hrs 

What will you deliver?

As the Head Chef, you will lead the Catering Management team to deliver excellent and cost-effective food services. You will manage both high-volume fresh food production and event catering, ensuring quality, efficiency, and strong financial control.

You will be responsible for maintaining high food standards that follow current trends and comply with all food safety laws. Leading and training your kitchen team, you will ensure all food safety policies are followed every day to keep the kitchen safe and clean

What we offer

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Food Safety: Level 3 or Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
• Culinary Diplomas: NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Professional Cookery, City & Guilds certificates, or a foundation degree in culinary arts.
• Experience managing fast-paced food operations with attention to dietary requirements and allergens.
• Good stock management and cost control skills.
• Leadership skills to train and motivate a kitchen team.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.  
 
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. 

Our ambition 

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.  
 
We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. 
 
What’s next? 
 

If you are interested in this role, please click below to apply and track your application. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At EQUANS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, ethnically diverse candidates, and people with disabilities.

You’ll also have access to our employee networks, including AccessAbility (for those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (for LGBTQ+ colleagues), RISE (for people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team manages this job advert. Recruitment agencies should not contact EQUANS Managers directly.