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Hospitality and Retail Head Chef

JR United Kingdom

Reading

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Job summary

A leading company, Vacherin, seeks a Hospitality and Retail Head Chef for a bustling B&I site in Reading. The role involves managing a diverse team, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and innovating menu offerings. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Personal development and training
Eye care
Wellbeing support
Family-friendly support
Social events
Recognition schemes
High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

  • Experienced head chef with background in B&I contract catering or hotels with banqueting.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 10-12 including Sous Chefs, Chef De Parties, and Kitchen Porters.
  • Prepare and oversee food preparation to high standards.
  • Maintain ingredient availability and uphold food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Menu Planning

Job description

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Vacherin

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

About the site: This B&I site provides lunch for 400-550 people daily. We host hospitality events four times weekly and evening events for up to 350 people several times a week.

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
  • Prepare and oversee food preparation to high standards
  • 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 overall
  • 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 hotels with banqueting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings

Benefits:

Working with Vacherin offers numerous benefits:

  • Personal development and training
  • Eye care
  • Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
  • Family-friendly support
  • Social events and leadership communication
  • Recognition schemes and awards
  • Long service awards
  • High street discount vouchers

Vacherin became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

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