Operational Development Support Chef

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Development Support Chef to enhance culinary experiences. This role focuses on food development, menu creation, and promoting healthy eating standards while collaborating closely with onsite teams. You will engage in exciting projects, support training initiatives, and contribute to high-profile events. With a commitment to personal development and a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Join a team that prioritizes quality and innovation in every dish!

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and awards

Long service awards

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in food development and menu creation.
• Strong understanding of healthy eating and wellbeing standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the food development team to implement concepts.
• Support training and development within kitchens.

Skills

Food Development

Menu Development

Healthy Eating Concepts

Training & Development

Client Relations

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Client:

CH&CO

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 an Operational Development Support Chef to work in Vacherin. This is a Monday - Friday position.

You will work with the Food Development Team to ensure day-to-day operational effectiveness. Understanding individual Ops Directors' patch sites, clients, and customers' preferences and ensuring the food offer is bespoke to them, specifically whilst always maintaining the Vacherin food ethos & core standards. Regular site visits and monthly meetings with the operators will help you build relationships with onsite teams, ensuring quality is paramount every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Development
Work on projects and meet deadlines set by the Exec Development Chef & Ops Director.
Collaborate with the food development team to implement food concepts into Vacherin with supporting menu development in café and hospitality areas.
Implement a costed core offer with SOPs covering all seasons & festivities.
Promote Vacherin’s healthy eating concepts & educate teams on healthy eating and wellbeing standards.
Craft
Support training & development within Vacherin kitchens.
Ensure all Head / Exec Chefs are properly inducted.
Assist teams in bringing pop-ups and concepts to life, creating working examples for replication across sites.
Attend client meetings to present food development ideas.
Support high-profile events with menu creation, workflow planning, and tastings.
Identify succession plans for each site with the Exec Development Chef & Ops Director.
Cover Head / Exec Chef’s leave, sickness, and other absences as needed.

Recruitment
Assist with retail Head / Exec Chef recruitment, support succession planning & performance management.
Share a strong candidate pool for future chef positions using CVs and internal knowledge.

Marketing
Implement group marketing and food campaigns.
Create image content for social media & marketing.

Procurement
Identify new products used at sites through our supply chain.

Mobilisations
Work with the Food team to mobilise new or existing contracts.

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin offers many perks! We value our people and have developed benefits to support you.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and leadership communication
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• Access to high street discount vouchers

Vacherin officially became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.