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Hospitality and Retail Head Chef, Bedford
Client: Vacherin
Location: Bedford, 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 our site currently undergoing refurbishment.
About the site: This B&I site provides lunch for 400-500 people daily, hosts weekly hospitality events, and aims to expand these offerings.
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
* Innovate 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 has up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training
Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced head chef with B&I contract catering or hotel banqueting background
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong leadership abilities
* Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings
Benefits:
Working with Vacherin offers numerous perks:
* Personal development and training opportunities
* Eye care
* Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and salary finance
* Family support
* Social events and leadership communication
* Recognition schemes and awards
* Long service awards
* Discount vouchers
Vacherin became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.
About Us:
As part of Compass, we serve around 6,000 venues, offering career growth, competitive pay, perks, and development opportunities within the UK's industry leader.
Job Reference: com/0904/48787001/52732094/SU #Vacherin
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and be valued.
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