Head Chef
Salary: £32,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Dewsbury, WF12
Hours: Monday to Friday - No weekends or late evenings
Environment: Fast-paced
Business: Fantastic, well-established catering operation
Are you a passionate and experienced chef with strong leadership skills? We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our client's catering site in Dewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and service.
If you're looking to regain your work-life balance, this role offers no weekends and no late evenings, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends.
Key Responsibilities
Menu Planning & Execution - Design and deliver menus tailored to customer needs, ensuring high-quality presentation, effective portion control, reduced waste, and a focus on fresh, minimally processed food.
Prepare hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch, including daily specials with an emphasis on healthy options.
Stock & Cost Management - Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage food costs efficiently.
Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen in a fast-paced environment.
Assist with food preparation, cooking, service setup, and meal service as required.
Customer Engagement - Build strong relationships with clients and customers, actively seeking feedback to continuously improve service.
Health & Safety Compliance - Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health, and safety across all kitchen and dining areas, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
Financial Oversight - Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Head Chef within a high-volume catering environment
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Sound financial understanding with P&L experience
A hands-on approach and passion for fresh, healthy food and excellent service
Excellent communication and team-building abilities
A proactive mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to plan varied weekly menus for both breakfast and lunch services
If this opportunity interests you and you would like more information, please apply and a member of our team will be in touch.
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd, operating as an employment agency/business. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your application will be reviewed by Talent-UK Ltd, and we will contact you to discuss your details further. Your CV will not be submitted to our client without your consent and a full briefing on the role.
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