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Hospitality and Retail Head Chef, Hemel Hempstead
Client: Vacherin
Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Vacherin is committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are recruiting a Hospitality and Retail Head Chef for a site currently undergoing refurbishment.
About the site: This B&I site serves lunch for 400-500 people daily, with weekly hospitality events that we aim to expand.
Location: EC2V 5DD
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 7am to 3.30pm
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of 7 including senior sous chef, sous chef, chef de parties, and kitchen porters
* Oversee food preparation to the highest 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 qualities
* Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings
Benefits:
Working with Vacherin offers many perks, including:
* Personal development and training
* Eye care
* Wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance, 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.
About Us:
As part of Compass, we serve in around 6,000 venues, offering opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, and benefits across the UK.
Job Reference: com/0904/48787001/52732094/SU #Vacherin
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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