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 our site currently undergoing a major 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
Rate of pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Working pattern: 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
* 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
* Incorporate creativity in menu planning, involving clients and customers
* Uphold food quality and hygiene standards
* Overall management of the kitchen team
* Provide performance feedback and coaching
* Ensure team members complete up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Ambitious and experienced head chef with B&I contract catering or hotel banqueting background
* Previous fine dining/Michelin experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong leadership abilities
* Passion for creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings
What’s in it for you?
Working with Vacherin offers numerous benefits:
* Personal development and training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Eye care
* Wellbeing strategies including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
* Family-friendly support
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Regular social events and leadership communication
* Volunteering days
* Recognition schemes and awards
* Long service awards
* High street discount vouchers
Vacherin became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.
About Us
As part of Compass, we operate in around 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent perks, and opportunities for growth at one of the UK's leading businesses.
Job Reference: com/0904/48787001/52732094/SU #Vacherin
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