Head Chef

Hamilton Mayday; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen in London. This role demands innovation, creativity, and a passion for food, as you will be responsible for developing new culinary concepts and managing a large team. You will work closely with Executive and Development Chefs to ensure the food offer is constantly evolving and aligned with current trends. If you have a proven track record in catering and are eager to push boundaries in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven stable career history as a Head Chef or Senior Sous.
• Experience in high volume catering (1500 daily) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and inspire a creative team.
• Develop innovative food concepts to stay ahead of competition.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Team Management

Budget Management

Knowledge of Food Trends

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Head Chef, B&I, London £50k

Do you have innovation, passion and creativity with a desire to be ahead of the game?!

Our client is searching for an inspirational Head Chef to take control of the kitchen at this high volume site based in London. With the kitchen currently producing fresh exciting food, the kitchen needs a dynamic Head Chef to introduce new concepts where boundaries are constantly pushed, creativity is high and innovation is welcomed.

As the Head Chef, you will be:

1. responsible for the running and management of retail and hospitality
2. creating new and innovative concepts to be ahead of competition
3. working alongside the Exec Chef and Development Chefs to constantly evolve the food offer
4. driving, encouraging and involving your team with creativity and food trends
5. inspiring your team as well as motivating and developing

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week.

As a candidate, you will be:

1. a Head Chef or Senior Sous with a proven stable career history
2. ideally experienced within B&I catering
3. experienced at catering for high volume (at least 1500 daily) - this is ESSENTIAL
4. keen to push the boundaries and develop the food offer to compete with/be ahead of trends
5. genuinely passionate about food and ingredients
6. up to date with current food trends and concepts
7. able to lead, manage and motivate a large team as well as work as a team player
8. financially aware, able to manage a budget and costs
9. flexible and willing with a positive, can do attitude

Think you've got what it takes? Then apply immediately or email (url removed) directly.

All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

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