Social network you want to login/join with:
Hospitality and Retail Head Chef, Doncaster
Client: Vacherin
Location: Doncaster, 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 for a Hospitality and Retail Head Chef at a site currently undergoing refurbishment.
About the site: This B&I site serves lunch for 400-500 people daily, with weekly hospitality events that are expected to grow.
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 all 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
* 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:
* Personal development and training
* Eye care
* Wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance and salary finance
* Family support
* Social events and leadership communication
* Recognition 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 operate in around 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, benefits, and development opportunities.
Job Reference: com/0904/48787001/52732094/SU #Vacherin
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
#J-18808-Ljbffr