Head Chef – High-Volume, Multi-Cultural Cuisine
MCG Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning hospitality leader to recruit an exceptional Head Chef.
Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take charge of a large, multi-layered kitchen team, delivering world-class food to up to 5,000 guests a week ?
What You’ll Do
Lead, inspire, and mentor a large, talented kitchen brigade
Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and service
Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus spanning 200+ dishes
Manage budgets, stock, and kitchen resources efficiently
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining creativity and culinary excellence What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership of large, high-volume kitchen teams
Professional culinary qualifications and experience with multi-cultural cuisine
Skilled in high-volume cooking, banqueting, and cruise ship or large event operations
Strong operational, budget, and resource management experience
Excellent communication and team motivation skills
Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations What We Offer
Senior leadership position with real influence over menus, standards, and team development
Opportunity to lead a diverse, talented kitchen team
Competitive salary with performance incentives
Supportive, dynamic, and high-profile working environment Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and high-volume expertise in a fast-paced, award-winning hospitality environment.
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