Head Chef

Lead A Unique Culinary Experience Just Outside Basildon, Essex As Head Chef

Are you an experienced Head Chef with a passion for innovative cuisine, particularly raw food? We're looking for a talented Chef to lead the catering team at a prestigious venue near Basildon. This is an exciting opportunity to create well-balanced menus, inspire your team, and contribute to a unique experience.

As our Head Chef near Basildon, you'll be instrumental in designing and managing an award-winning raw food-focused catering service. You'll craft delicious and nutritious menus, lead and develop your culinary team, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and service. This role offers a fantastic chance for a Chef to make a real impact with an employer that's there to champion your achievements.

Your key responsibilities as Head Chef will include:

• Developing well-balanced menus with a focus on nutrition and quality.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the catering team.
• Ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Implementing and maintaining food safety regulations.
• Managing catering procurement and stock control.
• Researching and maintaining catering equipment.
• Leading by example in maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

What can you gain as our Head Chef in Basildon?

• Enjoy a 1 week shutdown over Christmas.
• No more ridiculous hours: 42.5 hour contract & only 1 full weekend per month.
• Benefit from discounts on stays & spa days for you, friends & family.
• Get discounts on products.
• Have the chance to win a free stay for two as Employee of the Month.
• Participate in monthly staff nights.
• Access free Cryotherapy sessions.
• On-site gym.
• Benefit from ongoing training & development.
• Staff wellness program.

If you're a driven Head Chef with a passion for healthy cuisine and are ready for a unique leadership role located just outside Basildon, Essex, we want to hear from you!

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale

Job Number: 932193 / INDCHEF

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.