Head Chef Monday- Thursday (for a small catering unit at a prestigious law firm)

BaxterStorey UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a dedicated Head Chef for a small unit at a prestigious law firm in Guildford. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and serve food while ensuring high standards of service and food safety. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ qualification, a passion for food, and strong supervisory skills.

Benefits

25 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Bespoke development training

Pension and life insurance

Discounts from Perkbox app

Qualifications

• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Successful progressive background in catering.
• Strong supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to required standards.
• Control portion sizes and monitor waste.
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent craft skills

Customer service

Education

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Good secondary education

Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

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Head Chef Monday- Thursday (for a small catering unit at a prestigious law firm), Guildford

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Client:

BaxterStorey UK

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Company Description

Head Chef

Monday to Thursday

Up to £36'000

Retail & Hospitality

Law Firm - Guildford

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer, and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy, and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Come be a part of the food revolution!

Job Description

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required for both retail and hospitality offerings
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers.
• Control portion size and monitor waste
• Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures
• Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Display a real passion for food
• Good secondary education
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Excellent craft skills background
• Successful progressive background in catering
• Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong Supervisory experience
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

Additional Information

THE GARNISH:

• 25Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke development training
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema

We want to fuel your individuality, which is why we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey.

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.

Find out more about us atwww.baxterstorey.com