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Head Chef - Hatfield
Job summary
A leading contract catering company is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a prestigious site in Hatfield. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum with daytime hours from Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include managing menu planning, ensuring food safety compliance, and delivering exceptional catering services. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in contract catering, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for quality food. Opportunities for development and progression are available.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in contract catering or high-volume hospitality.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- A passion for quality food and great service.
- Excellent understanding of allergens, dietary needs, and modern food trends.
Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team.
- Oversee all food production ensuring high standards.
- Manage menu planning with fresh, seasonal dishes.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety standards.
- Control stock, costs, and ordering.
- Deliver exceptional catering services.
Skills
Head Chef - Eurest (Contract Catering at Eisai, Hatfield)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm
Location: Eisai, Hatfield
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our prestigious contract catering site at Eisai in Hatfield, working on behalf of Eurest. This is a Monday-Friday role with no late evenings or weekends, offering a great work-life balance.
- Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team
- Oversee all food production ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
- Manage menu planning with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and innovative dishes
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards
- Control stock, costs, and ordering
- Deliver exceptional catering and hospitality services for daily service and events
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in contract catering or high-volume hospitality
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- A passion for quality food and great service
- Excellent understanding of allergens, dietary needs, and modern food trends
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive salary
- Daytime hours, Monday to Friday
- Opportunities for development and progression within Eurest/Compass Group
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