Head Chef - Monday to Friday

Thomas Franks Ltd; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Head Chef for a 40-hour-per-week, Monday–Friday role. The position pays $62,400 per annum and includes benefits. You will lead a kitchen focused on fresh ingredients, seasonal menus and high service standards in a vibrant, busy setting.

The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and a passion for culinary excellence. Experience in a fast-paced catering environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.
• An all-round team player with attention to detail.
• Creative and passionate about great food and menus.
• Organised person with strong English communication skills.
• Experience in hospitality or kitchen environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and producing breakfast, lunch and hospitality services.
• Cook from scratch using fresh ingredients and maintain brand standards.
• Control wastage and ensure food hygiene and safety compliance.
• Maintain allergen awareness and health and safety policies.
• Be a strong team player in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Food enthusiast

Team player

Innovative

Organised

English proficiency

Job description

Contract: Full Time , Permanent
Salary: $ 62,400 per annum plus Benefits
Hours: 40 per week

A stunning B&I location for an American alternative investment and financial services management firm based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Catering for around 400 people daily, we offer a core feeding of Breakfast, Lunch and a café area. This is a Monday to Friday operation and has great transport links.

This is 40 hour a week role.

We are looking for a talented Head Chef to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Charlotte.

If you are a current Head chef or Sous Chef working with fresh ingredients and in a fast paced environment then please apply today.

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients & regularly changing bespoke menus. You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset.

Key responsibilities:

• To work well in a team, providing breakfast, lunch & hospitality.
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the companies brand standards
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.
• Great team player

You will have the following skills:

• A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service
• An all-round team player
• Innovation and passion for great food
• An organised person with attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good standard of written English and reading skills.
• Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is preferred

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative chef to advance their career in a dynamic environment. You'll have the chance to work with fresh ingredients, develop innovative menus, and take on a leadership role while contributing to a thriving kitchen.

If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.

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