Head Chef in Bromley)

Athena Resourcing Solutions; Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established Country Club in Bromley is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive culinary innovation. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure high-quality food delivery, and effectively oversee banquet services. With a focus on excellence in British cuisine, this role offers a chance to significantly impact the club's dining experience and growth plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within conference and banqueting.
• Strong background in managing both staff dining and hospitality.
• Hands-on leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage a team.
• Maintain strong cost control and meet KPIs.
• Drive innovation, food trends, and seasonal menu development.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Head Chef – Country Club

Location: Bromley / Hayes – South East London / Kent

Salary: £50 – 60,000

This long-established Country Club style operation are currently going through a radical change programme and are looking to double their business over the next two years. They are currently looking for Head Chef to play a major part in planning and delivering to their vision. This role will suit a Senior Sous or established Head Chef that will bring innovation, attention to detail and the ability to run a small close-knit team.

As the Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind the kitchen, leading a small brigade of fulltime chefs delivering a daily food delivery to the membership plus conference and banqueting operation. You will run banqueting to a high level: dinners of 200+ and events of up to 500.

We're looking for a quality Head Chef who is not only creative and passionate about delivering outstanding British cuisine but also a strong leader who thrives on change and improvement. You'll bring energy, vision, and the ability to elevate standards across all catering services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations Lead, inspire and manage a team

• Maintain a strong cost control meeting KPIs in food and staff cost.

• Drive innovation, food trends and seasonal menu development good knowledge of innovations in British food market.

• Ensure exceptional quality, presentation and consistency of food

• Maintain strict compliance with food safety and health standards

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Collaborate closely with client and contract management teams

Ideal Head Chef profile:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within conference and banqueting

• Strong background in managing both staff dining and hospitality

• Hands-on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills

• Creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about food trends

• Confident managing budgets, stock, suppliers, and compliance

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