Events Head Chef

CGC Event Caterers; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Event Caterers is seeking an Events Head Chef to lead culinary operations at various prestigious venues. The role involves managing a team, ensuring high-quality service, and maintaining adherence to company protocols. With competitive annual leave and support for life outside of work, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for a passionate culinary leader.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Life Assurance policy

Healthshield support for dental and counseling

Employee Assistance Programme with AXA Health

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Highly skilled & experienced Chef, comfortable leading a kitchen team.
• Exceptional background in high-end catering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, directing, and coordinating a team of onsite Chefs.
• Ensuring the smooth delivery of all culinary packages to clients.
• Maintaining positive communication with front of house and management.

Skills

Leadership

High-end catering

Communication

Team coordination

Flexibility

Job description

Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Posted 1 day ago

Full Job Description

CGC Event Caterers are currently recruiting for an Events Head Chef to join our culinary team, based at our Central Production Kitchen! Our Events Head Chef will support the Executive Head Chef with running the day-to-day operations at our Central Kitchen, alongside managing culinary operations at our numerous venues and electric events, including The Great Yorkshire Show, Paris Airshow, Tickled Pink Gala, and more!

About Us

We are the European Catering Division for ASM Global, the global leader in delivering live entertainment and events. CGC Event Caterers is a long-established caterer with decades of experience in the hospitality industry. We operate at venues of all sizes and have exclusivity at prominent sporting, entertainment, and cultural locations across the UK.

In the UK, we proudly operate at the following venues:

• Eight Yorkshire Racecourses, including the world-famous York Racecourse
• The Sun Pavilion – Harrogate
• LNER Community Stadium – York
• Theatre Royal and Concert Hall – Nottingham

Role Responsibilities

• Leading, directing, and coordinating a team of onsite Chefs
• Ensuring the smooth delivery of all culinary packages to our clients
• Ensuring all company procedures and protocols are adhered to
• Maintaining positive and professional communication with all members of the front of house and management team
• Ensuring all SOPs and guidelines are followed
• Supporting the efficient operation of the facility in line with budgets

Person Specification

• Highly skilled & experienced Chef, comfortable with leading a kitchen team across various catering sites
• A passionate and dedicated individual with a strong desire to develop themselves and others
• Exceptional background in high-end catering
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Currently holding a Head or Sous Chef position within a similar organization or outside catering company
• Full, clean driving license is preferred

What can we offer you?

• Work hard at CGC, but enjoy ample time to relax and rest with 25 days of annual leave
• Support for your life outside of work, including a Life Assurance policy
• Support for dental bills, counseling sessions, or physiotherapy costs through Healthshield
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with AXA Health to support mental health
• Free on-site parking for convenience and stress-free commuting

General Information

The nature of our business requires a high degree of flexibility, so some evening and weekend work, as well as business-related travel to our venues and operational sites, will be necessary.