Head Chef - Reigate

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Head Chef in Reigate to lead a dynamic kitchen operation while staying hands-on with food and expanding commercially. You will develop your team, work closely with the client, and influence the operation to deliver outstanding food and service.

The role offers leadership, accountability, and opportunities to grow within a renowned hospitality provider. The ideal candidate combines passion for food with commercial acumen, is a natural leader, and can own the

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in contract catering or B&I environments is essential.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop a kitchen team.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on food quality, costs and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a kitchen team.
• Create fresh, exciting food that customers want to eat.
• Own the kitchen operation and maintain high standards of food safety and service.
• Build a strong relationship with the client and site stakeholders.
• Manage costs, stock, GP and budgets while driving sales.

Job description

We're looking for an ambitious Head Chef in Reigate to take the reins of a fantastic food operation, with a salary of up to 45,000 for the right person. This is a role where you can stay hands-on with the food while stepping up your game commercially. You'll have the freedom to bring ideas to the table, develop your team, work closely with the client and make a real impact on the operation.

What you'll be doing as a Head Chef:

• Lead, inspire and develop a great kitchen team.
• Create fresh, exciting food that people genuinely want to eat.
• Take ownership of the kitchen operation and keep standards sky-high.
• Build a brilliant relationship with the client.
• Keep on top of costs, stock, GP and budgets.
• Find creative ways to grow sales and improve the food offer.
• Develop your people and create a team that loves what they do.
• Be the face of the food operation and make the site your own.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, quality and service.
• B+I or contract catering experience is essential
• Passionate about food and commercially switched-on.
• A natural leader who brings people with you.
• Confident with clients and customers.
• Serious about delivering great food and an even better experience.
• Ready to take full ownership of your kitchen and operation.

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families