Head Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team

Blue Apple; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company located in Dunstable is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and create exceptional culinary experiences. Responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and fostering a positive work environment, this full-time role requires a City & Guilds qualification or NVQ equivalent and experience in a similar position. Opportunities for career progression are also available. Join a supportive team where individuality is celebrated and rewarded.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events and communication with leaders

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive.
• Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service.
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported.
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets.

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Passionate about food

Education

City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

A renowned catering company located in Dunstable is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and create exceptional culinary experiences. Responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and fostering a positive work environment, this full-time role requires a City & Guilds qualification or NVQ equivalent and experience in a similar position. Opportunities for career progression are also available. Join a supportive team where individuality is celebrated and rewarded.