Hospitality Chef

Bartlett Mitchell; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an exceptional Hospitality Chef to showcase high standards of culinary skills in fine dining and corporate catering. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a passion for food, making it ideal for a confident chef ready to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33

Free meal provision while on shift

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar-sized operation.
• Passion for fine dining and corporate events.
• Knowledge of financial and legislative controls.

Responsibilities

• Create balanced, well-costed menus and monitor stock levels.
• Lead and inspire the culinary team to exceed customer expectations.
• Manage multiple events happening simultaneously.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Customer focus

Effective communication

Education

C & G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

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Job Overview

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.

Experience with working in a busy service environment is key, as there can be a number of events happening simultaneously.

With sound financial and legislative knowledge, you understand how to achieve targets, plan balanced, well-costed menus, and monitor stock levels and controls. 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

• Monday to Friday working hours available
• Flexible working hours and the potential of condensed shifts
• Free meal provision while on shift
• Training and development opportunities including NVQ apprentice scheme & WSET courses
• 28 days annual leave with an additional day each year up to 33 days
• The opportunity to have your birthday off, every year!
• Discounts and cashback from a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• The annual BM Caterers Summer party and FOODIES awards, as well as site-based summer and winter parties
• Regular team events
• Life assurance and an employee assistance programme
• Cycle2work scheme - upfront loan for necessary equipment
• Being part of a team that made the ‘Best Companies’ to Work For list 7 years running