Hospitality Chef

Harri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin masterclasses

Development courses

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Freedom Friday

Free lunch

Mental Health App

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Hospitality chef to join our team in a role focused on fine dining and corporate buffets. You will work across canape events, working lunches and high-profile occasions, delivering exceptional culinary showcases with strong attention to health and safety.

Two years’ experience in a similar operation and qualifications to C&G 706 1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent are required. The role emphasises autonomous work, team leadership, and continuous learning in a

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar-sized operation at a professional level.
• Qualified to C&G 706 1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent in catering.

Responsibilities

• Cook fine dining dishes and corporate buffets to high standards.
• Work autonomously during busy service periods and events.
• Plan balanced, well-costed menus with effective stock management.
• Inspire and lead junior team members to achieve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Fine dining

Corporate catering

Event catering

Autonomous work

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospitality chef to join our team.

Inspired by food, with real flair and imagination, you’ll provide an exceptional culinary hospitality showcase to the highest standards of production. You must be a passionate and confident Hospitality chef looking for an opportunity to cook amazing fine dining food as well as corporate buffet, working lunches and Canape events. Being able to work autonomously is a must, as well as an excellent health and safety knowledge.

Experience with working in a busy service environment is key as there can be a number of events happening at the same time.

With sound financial and legislative knowledge, you understand how to achieve targets, plan balanced, well-costed menus and monitor stock levels and controls. And you’ll inspire your team too, promoting a culture of working together to achieve customer satisfaction and exceed expectations. An effective communicator with a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning.

With two years’ experience working in a similar-sized operation and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent experience, you’ll have an exciting portfolio of awards, demonstrating the highest standards in the industry.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website