Head Chef - Kempton Park Racecourse

Levy Restaurants UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a motivated Head Chef for Kempton Park Racecourse in Greater London. This full-time role involves managing kitchen operations for conferences, events, and race days. The ideal candidate will possess culinary leadership skills and experience in menu development. Competitive salary of up to £45,000 with excellent benefits including healthcare and 23 days' annual leave.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Meals on duty

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Ability to inspire and lead a culinary team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations for events at Kempton Park Racecourse.
• Drive menu development and culinary innovation.
• Manage and train the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team management

High culinary standards

Job description

Head Chef - Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey | Full time / Permanent

Up to £45,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We seeking a motivated Head Chef at Kempton Park Racecourse as part of Jockey Club Catering, a partnership between the leading commercial group in British horse racing - The Jockey Club, and Compass Group UK & Ireland.

As Head Chef you will lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen for both Conference and Events and Race Days at Kempton Park Racecourse, with occasion travel to one of our other leading racecourses. You will be responsible for setting and maintaining high culinary standards, driving menu development and innovation, and managing your dedicated culinary team.

If you have the passion and motivation to inspire your kitchen to achieve top culinary standards, we want to hear from you!

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London - we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

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