Head Chef: Innovative Menus & Inspiring Events Lead

WSH Group; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 Days holiday including bank and the

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Zusammenfassung

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead the Hospitality & Events culinary team at a major investment bank. You will write and plan menus, mentor a brigade, and ensure exceptional quality and service across 29 private dining rooms and an events space for up to 1700 guests.

The role requires a passion for food, collaboration, and a drive to innovate while maintaining exceptional standards and safety compliance. Monday to Friday schedule with a competitive salary.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in Events, Hotels or high-end restaurants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• NVQ qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of allergy management.
• Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
• Be driven and delivering the highest quality of food.

Aufgaben

• Take full responsibility and ownership for the smooth and efficient running of Hospitality & Events Kitchens, overseeing from breakfast to lunch and canapes.
• Autonomously plan, prepare, cook and present seasonally changing menus to the required standards.
• Mentor and manage a brigade of around 13 chefs, from Senior Sous Chef to Kitchen Porter.
• Lead safe supervision of all food production, preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Collaborate with Group Culinary Lead to drive food innovation and menu implementation.
• Ensure food production, standards and costs align with client expectations without compromising quality.
• Provide prompt, efficient service and oversee tastings and menu implementations.
• Enhance the company’s reputation for excellent food and service with clients and customers.
• Conduct regular 1-1s and appraisals, guiding development and succession planning.
• Take responsibility for all Health & Safety compliance and audits within the kitchen.
• Maintain due diligence records and ensure statutory requirements are met.

Kenntnisse

Head Chef Experience

Hospitality & Events

Ausbildung

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead the Hospitality & Events culinary team at a major investment bank. You will write and plan menus, mentor a brigade, and ensure exceptional quality and service across 29 private dining rooms and an events space for up to 1700 guests.

The role requires a passion for food, collaboration, and a drive to innovate while maintaining exceptional standards and safety compliance. Monday to Friday schedule with a competitive salary.