Hospitality Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in the City of London is seeking an experienced Hospitality chef to provide exceptional culinary showcases for fine dining, corporate buffets, and events. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to plan cost-effective menus while leading a team towards achieving high customer satisfaction. This role offers an opportunity to work creatively with food while managing multiple events simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a similar-sized operation.
• Strong knowledge of financial and legislative requirements.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with multiple events.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional culinary showcase with high standards.
• Plan balanced, well-costed menus and monitor stock levels.
• Inspire the team and promote a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Culinary flair

Event management

Customer focus

Team leadership

Education

C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Description

Were 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, youll 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 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 youll 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, youll 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, youll have an exciting port...