Head Chef : Contract Catering : Middlesbrough Area : A GBP 45,000
Were recruiting a Head Chef to lead a large:scale retail operation within a high:volume catering site close to Middlesbrough .
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong B and I Head Chef who loves fresh food, modern retail concepts, team leadership and high:volume operations. We are looking for someone energetic, organised and creative who can lead from the front and keep standards consistently high across a busy multi:offer site.
The Offer
* Up to A GBP 45,000 basic salary
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Free meals on shift
* Monday to Friday operation
* Mainly daytime hours
* Paid overtime or TOIL
* Sick pay
* Training and development programmes
* Internal progression opportunities
* Referral bonus schemes
The Operation
* Large:scale B and I contract catering site
* Around 1000 daily covers
* Multiple retail food counters
* Fast:paced, modern kitchen environment
* Large brigade with multiple production sections
The Food
* Fresh seasonal food prepared daily
* Street food and retail:led concepts
* Rotating weekly menus and food themes
* Premium salads, deli offers and grab and go
* High standards of presentation and consistency
The Role
* Lead the full day:to:day kitchen operation.
* Manage and develop a large chef brigade.
* Drive food quality, consistency and service standards.
* Create fresh, modern and commercially strong menus.
* Lead hospitality and retail food production.
* Oversee ordering, stock control and supplier management.
* Manage labour, GP and food cost performance.
* Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health and safety compliance.
* Train, mentor and motivate the kitchen team.
* Maintain strong kitchen culture and high morale.
* Support food innovation, seasonal activations and events.
About You
* Proven Head Chef experience within B and I or contract catering
* Strong background in high:volume fresh food operations
* Reliable, consistent and committed to long:term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com