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Hospitality and Retail Head Chef, Oxford district
Client:
Vacherin
Location:
Oxford district, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Vacherin is committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are recruiting for a Hospitality and Retail Head Chef to work at our site currently undergoing refurbishment.
About the site: This B&I site provides lunch for 400-550 people daily and hosts hospitality events four times weekly, along with several evening events for up to 350 people.
Location: EC2V 7QP
Rate of pay: £50,000 per annum + 1.5 overtime
Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 7am to 3.30pm
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of 10-12 staff including Sous Chefs, Chef De Parties, Commis Chefs, and Kitchen Porters
* Prepare and oversee food preparation to high standards
* Ensure timely food production for smooth service
* Maintain ingredient availability for menus
* Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations
* Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers
* Uphold food quality and hygiene standards
* Manage the kitchen team overall
* Provide performance feedback and coaching
* Ensure team completion of COSHH and Food Hygiene training
Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced head chef with background in B&I contract catering or hotel banqueting
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong leadership abilities
* Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings
Benefits:
* Personal development and training
* Eye care
* Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
* Family support
* Social events and leadership communication
* Recognition schemes and awards
* Long service awards
* High street discount vouchers
Vacherin is part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd since 2021.
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