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Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a head chef or senior sous chef to lead their kitchen team for prestigious events. The ideal candidate will have extensive event catering experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for great food and creativity. You will enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for menu development and significant creative input. Competitive salary and perks include a wellness allowance, ample holiday, and exciting team outings.

Benefits

Annual health and wellbeing allowance
33 days holiday per year
All expenses paid meals at top restaurants

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in head chef or senior sous chef positions.
  • Experience in event catering or at two rosette level.
  • Strong inventory management and food cost control skills.

Responsibilities

  • Organising day-to-day kitchen operations and events.
  • Executing routine tasks, food orders, and hygiene checks.
  • Menu development in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Leadership
Creativity
Team Communication
Attention to Detail

Job description

The Ideal Candidate should have:

* Previous head chef or senior sous chef experience.

* At least 4 years working at an established event catering company, or two rosette level or equivalent

* A passion for great food and creativity

* Proven ability leading a team

* A strong understanding of inventory, food costs controls and menu development.

* Work with the executive chef and events team to prepare and execute events

* A keen eye for detail

* A can do attitude and strong personal and communication skills

What you get :

* £55-65K depending on Experience

* £400.00 annual health and wellbeing allowance

* A chance to be part of a fast growing and forward thinking company, catering on some of the most prestigious events and venues

* Creative input on menus ideas and the wider kitchen operation.

* Support from the executive and head chefs.

* 33 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays).

* 2 x All expenses paid meals at inspirational restaurants in London with the team

Roles and responsibilities:

* Organising the day to day running of the prep kitchens and events.

* Executing routine daily tasks, food orders, hygiene checks etc.

* Organisational skills ensuring all EHO regulations are adhered to, paperwork is up to date and that safety and quality is of the highest standard.

* Menu development - Collaborative

* A positive attitude and energy to join our incredibly friendly kitchen team

* A passion for creativity and sustainability

If you are an experienced head or senior sous chef then please apply today!

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