Hospitality Head Chef

Support Office; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Greater London is looking for an experienced Hospitality Chef to deliver exceptional culinary hospitality experiences. This role involves creating fine dining dishes and managing corporate events, requiring creativity and strong communication skills. The candidate must have at least two years of relevant experience and culinary qualifications. Company perks include masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs, annual birthday leave, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Annual birthday off

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts at various retail outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid day off to volunteer

Free lunch every workday

Access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar-sized operation.
• Experience in a busy catering environment with multiple events.
• Knowledge of financial and legislative requirements in catering.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional culinary hospitality and fine dining experiences.
• Plan and monitor balanced, well-costed menus.
• Inspire team collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Effective communication

Customer focus

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.

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