Hospitality and Retail Head Chef

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de restauration dynamique recherche un Chef de Cuisine pour un site en rénovation à Chelmsford. Le candidat idéal aura une forte expérience en restauration B&I et sera chargé de gérer une équipe tout en garantissant des normes élevées de qualité alimentaire. Des programmes de bien-être et de développement personnel font partie des avantages offerts.

Benefits

Développement personnel et formation

Programmes de bien-être

Evénements sociaux

Reconnaissance et récompenses de long service

Réductions sur les achats

Qualifications

• Expérience en tant que chef de cuisine avec une expérience dans la restauration sous contrat B&I ou l'événementiel.
• Compétences en communication et leadership efficace requises.
• Passionné par la création d'offres de restauration innovantes.

Responsibilities

• Gérer une équipe de 10-12 personnes, y compris Sous Chefs et Commis Chefs.
• Préparer des repas de haute qualité et veiller à leur production dans les temps.
• Planifier et développer des menus conformes aux attentes des clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Créativité en planification de menus

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Vacherin is committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are recruiting for a Hospitality and Retail Head Chef to work at a site currently undergoing refurbishment.

About the site: This B&I site provides lunch for 400-550 people daily and hosts hospitality events four times weekly, along with several evening events for up to 350 people.

Location: EC2V 7QP

Rate of pay: £50,000 per annum + 1.5 overtime

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 7am to 3.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 10-12 staff, including Sous Chefs, Chef De Parties, Commis Chefs, and Kitchen Porters, reporting to the Executive Chef
• Prepare and oversee high-standard food preparation
• Ensure timely food production for smooth service
• Maintain ingredient availability for menus
• Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations
• Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers
• Uphold food quality and hygiene standards
• Manage the kitchen team effectively
• Provide performance feedback and coaching
• Ensure team completion of COSHH and Food Hygiene training

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced head chef with background in B&I contract catering or hotel banqueting
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings

Benefits:

• Personal development and training
• Eye care
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and salary finance
• Family support
• Social events and leadership communication
• Recognition and long service awards
• Discount vouchers

Vacherin is part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd since 2021.