Executive Chef

Chandcogroup; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for an Executive Chef based at Wisley Gardens.

Location: Wisley Gardens, Surrey
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7

Key responsibilities

• To oversee the development and planning of menus that are in line with client and customer expectations on site.
• To assist company chefs and the Food Development Director in developing and producing new service styles and food concepts.
• Ensure all recipes, costings and allergens are being maintained and followed in all we do through Caternet.
• Ensure that budgetary targets are achieved onsite through a thorough understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu costs through recipes and the use of Caternet.
• Ensure that targets are met with overall profitability and efficiency.
• Manage labour and GP margins within a set target budget, preferably exceeding expectations.
• To understand and comply with company and statutory health, hygiene, safety and quality standards. This should include COSHH and HACCP and will ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance by all kitchen team members.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance.
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident