Retail and Hospitality Head Chef - Monday to Friday
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 a wonderful B&I site currently undergoing a major 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
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 high-standard food production
* Ensure timely food service for customers
* 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
* Overall management of the kitchen team
* Provide performance feedback and coaching
* Ensure team members complete up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training
Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced head chef with background in B&I contract catering or hotels with banqueting
* Previous fine dining or Michelin experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong leadership abilities
* Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings
What’s in it for you?
Working with Vacherin offers many benefits, including personal development, life assurance, pension, holiday allowance, eye care, wellbeing strategies, family support, social events, recognition schemes, long service awards, and high street discounts.
Vacherin became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021, emphasizing our commitment to partnerships, innovation, integrity, quality, and fun.
About Us
As part of Compass, we serve 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.
Job Reference: com/0904/48787001/52732094/SU
At Compass Group UK&I, we promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.
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