Executive Chef Somerset Salary: £75,000 per annum
Permanent | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
52-Week Operation
We are recruiting an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a prestigious, large-scale catering operation in Somerset .
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior chef who combines culinary excellence with strong commercial, operational and people leadership skills .
You will oversee a substantial multi-kitchen operation producing approximately 4,000 meals per day , alongside an impressive hospitality, events and high-end banqueting offering.
Leading a kitchen team of approximately 25 colleagues , you will have overall responsibility for food quality, menu development, team performance, financial controls and the continued development of the catering operation.
The Role As Executive Chef, you will lead from the front and take ownership of the day-to-day culinary operation across multiple kitchens and buildings.
You will be responsible for:
Leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team of approximately 25
Overseeing production of around 4,000 meals per day
Managing a complex multi-kitchen and multi-site operation
Delivering exceptional fresh, seasonal and innovative food
Leading high-end banqueting, functions, buffets and special events
Developing menus and supporting client presentations
Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
Managing food costs, labour, stock and departmental budgets
Reviewing financial performance and addressing variances
Controlling rotas, payroll, overtime and agency expenditure
Working closely with senior operational teams and key stakeholders
Recruiting, training, mentoring and developing the wider kitchen team
Driving continuous improvement across food, service and commercial performance
Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, Health & Safety and compliance
About You We are looking for an accomplished Executive Chef, Head Chef or senior culinary leader with experience managing a significant, high-volume catering operation.
Large-scale, multi-site and high-end banqueting experience is essential.
You will ideally have:
Experience managing multiple kitchens and complex catering operations
A background in high-volume food production, ideally at around 4,000 meals per day
Extensive experience delivering high-end banqueting and events
Proven experience leading and developing a sizeable kitchen team
Strong financial and commercial management skills
Excellent understanding of food costs, labour, stock control and budgeting
A passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative menu development
Strong client and stakeholder management skills
The ability to balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety
Level 3 Food Safety qualification would be advantageous
Flexibility to support a seven-day operation, including occasional evening and weekend events
What's On Offer £75,000 per annum alongside an excellent benefits package including:
Free meals whilst on duty
Retail, restaurant and gym discounts
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Volunteer leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Recommend a Friend bonus
Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace pension
Individual training and development
Established apprenticeship programme
Team and company social events
Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract catering business
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