We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day.
We are seeking an
exceptional Head Chef to lead our dynamic kitchen team within a
bustling environment, featuring a vibrant retail restaurant
and various hospitality and event services.
This is an
incredible opportunity for a dedicated and innovative chef to make a
significant impact. You will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the
delivery of outstanding food quality, impeccable service, and financial
success.
Key
Responsibilities and Skills Required:
* Culinary Leadership: Recruit, lead, and manage a
high-performing kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative work
environment. Embrace a culture of continuous learning for yourself and your team.
* Menu Innovation: Design and implement exciting, balanced, seasonal and nutritious menus that cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary
requirements. Keep up-to-date with food innovation within the business and on the high street.
* Financial Acumen: Demonstrate strong GP management and
financial awareness, controlling costs effectively while maintaining
quality.
* Inventory & Ordering: Efficiently manage ordering, stock control,
and supplier relationships to ensure optimal product availability and
minimise waste.
* People Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal skills,
capable of building strong relationships with your team, customers, and
other kery stakeholders. Your collaborative spirit will be key to our
success.
* Health & Safety Champion: Maintain an unwavering commitment to the
highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety
regulations.
* Operational Excellence: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, working
diligently to meet and exceed the company's and the client's goals.
* Problem Solver and Adaptability: Embrace challenges with a positive
attitude, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to finding
solutions.
If you are a
hardworking, positive, and passionate Head Chef ready for your next challenge,
we want to hear from you! Join us and bring your culinary vision to life in a
role where your expertise truly shines.
Our benefits include:
- An annual day off for your birthday!
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
- Free lunch every workday!
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Paid leave for fertility treatments.
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.
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