Hospitality Head Chef- Monday - Friday NEW Vacherin Posted yesterday £48,000 per year Canary Wh[...]

Chartwells Independent; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services site is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef to manage and elevate their culinary offerings. You will oversee a busy kitchen, handle high-volume dining for various events, and create engaging menus while leading a talented team. This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits focused on personal development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and people awards

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar culinary role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team.
• Knowledge of culinary trends and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hospitality in the building, including managing 21 meeting rooms and a restaurant.
• Create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients.
• Lead and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Creation

Culinary Skills

Budget Management

Job description

Vacherin are committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are excited to be recruiting for a Hospitality Head Chef to work at a prestigious financial services site.

Location: E14 5EY

Rate Of Pay: £46,000 - £48,000 per annum , overtime available

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday , 07:00 - 16:30 , 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be looking after all hospitality in the building which includes 21 meeting rooms, 2 large meeting spaces, with a hospitality brochure, al a carte restaurant and 1 private dining room
• Looking after a team of 10 with two Sous Chef as support
• Responsible for cooking meals such as breakfast , a la carte restaurant foods and finger food
• Serving anywhere between 30 - 500 people a day split between the hospitality meeting rooms,Talent Academy, large meeting spaces and restaurant area
• Create and refine menus, keeping up with culinary trends and incorporating seasonal ingredients, while also developing new recipes and dish concepts.
• Manage the kitchen's budget, oversee stock, and ensure efficient use of resources to minimise costs
• Lead kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to standards and are trained effectively

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers