Retail and Hospitality Head Chef- Monday - Friday

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Retail and Hospitality Head Chef at a major site in London. You will manage a dynamic kitchen team, oversee food production for high-quality meals, and enjoy a range of benefits. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract catering, ideally with fine dining exposure, focusing on creativity and leadership.

Benefits

Personal development

Life assurance

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing strategies

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced head chef with a background in B&I contract catering or hotels with banqueting.
• Previous fine dining or Michelin experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 7 in food production and service.
• Develop and plan innovative menus meeting client expectations.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Hygiene Standards

Job description

Retail and Hospitality Head Chef - Monday to Friday

Vacherin is committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are recruiting a Hospitality and Retail Head Chef to work at a wonderful B&I site currently undergoing a major refurbishment.

About the site: This B&I site provides lunch for 400-500 people daily, hosts weekly hospitality events, and aims to expand these offerings.

Location: EC2V 5DD

Rate of pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 7am to 3.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 7, including senior sous chef, sous chef, chef de parties, and kitchen porters
• Prepare and oversee high-standard food production
• Ensure timely food service for customers
• Maintain ingredient availability for menus
• Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations
• Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers
• Uphold food quality and hygiene standards
• Overall management of the kitchen team
• Provide performance feedback and coaching
• Ensure team members complete up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced head chef with background in B&I contract catering or hotels with banqueting
• Previous fine dining or Michelin experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Passionate about creating innovative retail and hospitality offerings

What’s in it for you?

Working with Vacherin offers many benefits, including personal development, life assurance, pension, holiday allowance, eye care, wellbeing strategies, family support, social events, recognition schemes, long service awards, and high street discounts.

Vacherin became part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021, emphasizing our commitment to partnerships, innovation, integrity, quality, and fun.

About Us

As part of Compass, we serve around 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent perks, and opportunities for growth.

Job Reference: com/0904/48787001/52732094/SU

At Compass Group UK&I, we promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.