Head Chef - London, United Kingdom - BaxterStorey UK

Description

Company Description

Head Chef wanted to create and cook food that they well with great hours

That's right, we're looking for a talented chef who loves cooking great food and wants to be part of a creative bunch of foodies looking to make a real difference in the workplace catering scene.

Here's the real kicker...

You'll be running a brand new kitchen in the recently refurbished offices of one of the world's biggest and best known brands who have innovation and a customer-focussed delivery obsession at the heart of everything they do which are the exact qualities we'll be looking for in you.

You'll currently either be at a Senior Sous Chef level looking to make your first step towards running your own brigade or you'll be an existing Head Chef, who wants a new challenge and the freedom to create some amazing food whilst making a name for themselves.

Experience in workplace catering would be an advantage but is not essential.

We'll make sure you'll have all the tools to be successful and will guide and support you in mapping out your personal development.

In terms of scope of the role, your team will consist of 4-6 chefs and you'll be kept busy in a building occupied by up to 2000 members of staff.

Daily we'll be delivering a hot and cold breakfast and lunch offer, corporate hospitality, event catering with the opportunity for some fine dining.

If you'd like to join us on this journey, get in touch now

Come be a part of our food revolution

Job Description


WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:
Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget
Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
Work with your Operations Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget
Develop and evolve all client's services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
You thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
You draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
You provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
Have experience in an General Manager role ideally in contract catering or hospitality
Good understanding of report writing and financial management.
Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills
Good delegation and influencing skills
Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

Additional Information


THE GARNISH:
28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Bespoke training and development
Pension
Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas

We want to fuel your individuality, which is why we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey.

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.

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