At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create outstanding British cuisine for events.
- Company: A prestigious Country Club undergoing exciting changes and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative freedom, and the chance to shape culinary experiences.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team and enjoy opportunities for innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming a beloved venue and elevating dining standards.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Location: Bromley / Hayes South East London / Kent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
As the Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind the kitchen, hands on leading a small brigade of full-time team of three chefs delivering a daily food service to the membership plus conference and banqueting operation. You will run banqueting to a high level: dinners of 200+ and events of up to 500.
We're looking for a quality Head Chef who is not only creative and passionate about delivering outstanding British cuisine but also a strong leader who thrives on change and improvement. You'll bring energy, vision, and the ability to elevate standards across all catering services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations
- Lead, inspire and manage a team
- Maintain a strong cost control meeting KPIs in food and staff cost
- Drive innovation, food trends and seasonal menu development with good knowledge of innovations in the British food market
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety and health standards
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate closely with client and contract management teams planning banqueting and conference menus
Ideal Head Chef profile:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within conference and banqueting
- Hands-on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about food trends
- Confident managing budgets, stock, suppliers, and compliance
This long-established Country Club style operation is currently going through a radical change programme and is looking to double their business over the next two years. They are currently looking for a Head Chef to play a major part in planning and delivering to their vision. This role will suit a Senior Sous or established Head Chef that will bring innovation, attention to detail and the ability to run a small close-knit team.
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