At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of chefs and manage a busy kitchen operation.
- Company: Dynamic catering company focused on work/life balance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, gym discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Great development opportunities in a vibrant corporate environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy sociable hours with no evenings or weekends while creating delicious meals.
- Qualifications: Experienced chef with contract catering background and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 31000 £ per year.
Enjoy a genuine work/life balance with sociable Monday-to-Friday hours, free parking and excellent development opportunities. Are you an experienced Head Chef from a Contract Catering background looking for a role with sociable hours and no evenings or weekends? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the food offering within a large office building in Leeds, serving a sizeable workforce in a busy Business & Industry (B&I) environment.
You'll lead a team of three Chefs and oversee a varied food operation, from breakfast and homely main meals to an exciting weekly street food offering.
Why apply / What's in it for you?- £37,000-£40,000 salary
- Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30
- Excellent work/life balance with no evening or weekend shifts
- Free on-site parking
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Savings and discount platform
- Gym discounts
- Wellbeing support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead a team of three Chefs.
- Lead, motivate and support a team of three Chefs
- Oversee the daily food service within the staff restaurant
- Deliver a varied offering including breakfast, homely main meals and weekly street food options
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are consistently maintained
- Support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen
- Experienced chef with a background in contract catering and the confidence to lead a small team.
- Previous Head Chef or senior Chef experience
- Contract Catering experience is essential
- B&I, education or similar contract catering experience would be ideal
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A passion for delivering good-quality, home-style food
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
If you're looking for your next step as a Head Chef in Leeds, where you can take ownership of a busy corporate food operation while enjoying excellent Monday-to-Friday hours, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
Head Chef - Monday to Friday employer: Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
Join a dynamic hotel and conference venue in Birmingham as an Events Supervisor, where you'll thrive in a supportive team environment that prioritises your professional growth. With competitive pay starting from £15.00 per hour, a Monday to Friday schedule, and excellent career progression opportunities, this role offers a fulfilling path in the hospitality industry. Experience the unique advantage of working in a busy setting that values collaboration and exceptional guest experiences.
Contact Details:
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment Team
