Head Chef

Vacherin Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development and training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Social events

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Vacherin in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a small kitchen team, create innovative menus for events, and uphold HACCP standards. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food and service across daily operations and events up to 400 covers.

You will manage costs, stock, and supplier relationships while ensuring excellent guest experiences. Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30 with paid overtime options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in hospitality.
• Ability to plan and develop menus for events.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, seasonal, and bespoke menus on a weekly basis, tailored to client requirements and event briefs.
• Lead kitchen operations for hospitality events of up to 400 covers.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and manage the kitchen budget effectively.
• Conduct stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Work closely with clients and management on menu planning, tastings, and special events.
• Lead, coach, and support a small kitchen team of 3-4 people, including Kitchen Assistants and agency chefs when required.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Training

Job description

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed. Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Head Chefto join our team.

Location: London,SW11 8BJ

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 paid overtime optional

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative, seasonal, and bespoke menus on a weekly basis, tailored to client requirements and event briefs.
• Plan and develop menus for buffet-style hospitality, including sandwiches, pastries, continental breakfasts, bowl food, canapés, and occasional fine dining events.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all food across daily service and events.
• Lead kitchen operations for hospitality events of up to 400 covers.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and manage the kitchen budget effectively.
• Conduct stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Work closely with clients and management on menu planning, tastings, and special events.
• Lead, coach, and support a small kitchen team of 3-4 people, including Kitchen Assistants and agency chefs when required.
• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training, development, and performance feedback.
• Oversee smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.

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
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• 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
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
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• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers