Senior Head Chef

Sodexo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Head Chef, where your culinary creativity will shine. You will work closely with the Culinary Director to develop menus that not only meet but exceed guest expectations across various events. This role demands a hands-on leader who is passionate about fresh ingredients and committed to customer satisfaction. You will manage a talented team, ensuring high-quality standards while being financially astute. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community that values your growth and enthusiasm in the culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-quality culinary environments.
• Ambitious and resilient leader with a passion for fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Culinary Director on menu development.
• Manage recruitment, training, and motivation of kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures and financial management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Catering Operations

Cost Management

Customer Satisfaction

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Head Chef to elevate our hospitality and retail offerings with exceptional skill and creativity.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate closely with our Culinary Director to drive menu development and uphold the highest culinary standards.
2. Ensure every catering experience, whether for football events, music concerts, or other special occasions, exceeds guest expectations.
3. Lead effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including Michelin-star caliber chef partners.
4. Maintain quality and flavor through professional standards.
5. Drive sales, manage volumes, and oversee compliance with preferred suppliers and local sourcing.
6. Deliver client tasting sessions for event planning.
7. Manage people, including recruitment, training, engagement, and motivation of both permanent and temporary staff across multiple kitchens.
8. Ensure compliance with legislative and company HSE procedures and standards.
9. Manage service level agreements (SLA) and be financially astute, including reading and understanding P&L statements.
10. Follow HR procedures and manage rotas and holiday allowances.
11. Understand large catering operations and logistics.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Ambitious, confident, and resilient.
• Enjoy leading a talented team and creating stunning dishes with passion for fresh ingredients.
• Proven experience in high-quality environments, demonstrating personal style with finesse and flair.
• Stay updated with food trends and translate them into appealing menus.
• Maintain a guest-first approach and adapt to various experiences.
• Commercially minded with a track record of managing costs and meeting profit margins and targets.
• Hands-on leader committed to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Join us to make meaningful contributions aligned with your passions and professional goals. We foster a community where your growth is supported, and your personality and enthusiasm are valued.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to creating opportunities for disabled individuals. We offer a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the role's minimum criteria.

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