Executive Chef- Monday - Friday

Vacherin; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacherin is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations in Central London. This role involves menu planning, staff management, and ensuring high-quality food service across various sites. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a restaurant or food service operation.
• Strong culinary expertise and knowledge of various cuisines.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary aspects of catering provided on sites.
• Supervise kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation.
• Manage a team of 20+ kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership skills

Budget management

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Strategic thinking

Job description

This range is provided by Vacherin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Vacherin are committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. Due to new business growth, we are excited to be recruiting for an Executive Chef to work with us to support our wonderful B&I sites in London.

Location: Central London

Rate of pay: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience

Working pattern: Monday - Friday with shifts usually from 6.30/7am to 3/3.30pm

We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef to oversee all culinary aspects of catering provided on sites covering both retail and hospitality, including menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and ensuring high-quality food and service. We are looking for an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations, budgets, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development & Execution: Creating and implementing menus that align with client preferences, dietary requirements, and event themes.
• Kitchen Operations: Supervising all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Staff Management: Hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen staff. Managing a team of 20+
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Managing kitchen budgets, controlling food costs, and ensuring profitability.
• Quality Control: Ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation of all culinary offerings.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Upholding all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Contract Compliance: Ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, including service level agreements (SLAs).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a restaurant or food service operation, previous workplace catering experienced is preferred
• Strong culinary expertise and knowledge of various cuisines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strategic thinking

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin 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

Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Caterers and Hospitality

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