Executive Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; New Forest; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting venue in the heart of Bristol is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for high-profile events. This hands-on role involves developing creative concepts, managing a large team, and ensuring exceptional food quality. With a focus on creativity and personal service, the position offers a competitive salary and numerous personal development opportunities. Join a prestigious team where your culinary skills will shine and make a significant impact on memorable events.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Family Friendly Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head or Executive Chef in high-volume settings.
• Strong creative skills for developing bespoke menus.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce bespoke menus for high-profile events.
• Oversee the management of the on-site restaurant and events.

Skills

Event Catering

Menu Development

Team Management

High Volume Cooking

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

This prestigious, exciting venue in the heart of Bristol is looking for an accomplished Executive Chef to take charge of some of the most high-profile events in the city, creating and producing bespoke menus and concepts, overseeing the 2000+ cover auditorium and 500 cover function room.

The company prides itself on its superb food, creativity, and highly personal approach, so this will be quite a hands-on role, but with much reward!

The Role:

• Develop creative concepts that align with each event
• Work closely with company operations team
• Manage prep and production for all events and functions, including comedy nights and live music
• Oversee and manage on-site restaurant, which will be run day-to-day by the Head Chef
• Oversee opening plan, including menu planning, training and development
• Competitive Salary of up to £60k per annum
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Family Friendly Support

Requirements:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Recent Experience in either High Volume restaurants or Venue and Events Catering, at Head or Executive Head Chef level
• Experience in Venues, Stadiums and/or Leisure sector is advantageous