Exec Head Chef

Susan Hamilton Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company in London is seeking an Exec Head Chef to manage their team and oversee catering across events and fine dining. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food. This role offers a salary of £55k and various benefits including 28 days of holiday and enhanced maternity leave.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef with a strong stable work background.
• Ability to cater for volume daily and produce fine dining.
• Strong leader able to motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large team and work alongside the GM.
• Create a variety of menus and ensure minimal food waste.
• Oversee catering for events and fine dining functions.

Skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Exec Head Chef, WC1 London, £55k 5/7 days

We are currently recruiting for a passionate, motivated and talented Exec Head Chef to join our clients' team at this prestigious site in Central London.

The catering department provides all aspect of catering and hospitality for three different areas including conference and events, fine dining as well as internal feeding with a breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

What you will be doing

• working alongside the GM and managing a large team
• creating a variety of menus for all areas of the business and ensuring minimal food waste
• managing requirements for numerous events and fine dining functions (canapés, formal dinners, 3 course meals etc) as well as producing volume for every day catering
• ensure constant development in your team, mentoring and inspiring

This is a 7day operation so working hours are 5 over 7, 40 hours

Benefits

• 28 days holiday incl Bank Holidays - plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Pension and life insurance

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef with a strong stable work background
• Ideally have worked within contract catering and hotels
• Ability to cater for volume on a daily basis as well as produce fine dining/extensive hospitality
• Passion for food, service and what you do!
• A strong leader - able to lead, manage and motivate a team whilst working as a team player
• Innovative and creative with menus ensuring minimum food wastage
• Excellent financial acumen
• An eye for detail and presentation
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Strong communication skills - able to liaise well with colleagues as well as clients

Interested and have the passion, drive and experience we need? Then send your updated CV immediately for more details

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