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Hospitality and Retail Head Chef, Cambridge
Client: Vacherin
Location: Cambridge
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 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, with hospitality events four times weekly and evening events for up to 350 people several times a week.
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 chefs, including Sous Chefs, Chef De Parties, Commis Chefs, and Kitchen Porters, reporting to the Executive Chef
* Oversee all food preparation to the highest standard
* 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, incorporating client and customer input
* Uphold food quality and hygiene standards
* Manage the kitchen team overall
* Provide performance feedback and coaching
* Ensure team completion of up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced head chef with background in B&I contract catering or hotel banqueting
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong leadership qualities
* Passion for creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings
What's in it for you?
Benefits include:
* Personal development and training
* Eye care
* Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program
* Family-friendly policies
* Social events and leadership communication
* Recognition schemes and awards
* Long service awards
* High street discount vouchers
Vacherin became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.
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