Head Chef - Flagship B&I Site - Epsom

Posted 1 hour 55 minutes ago by Wagstaff Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Surrey, Epsom, United Kingdom, KT171
Job Description

Head Chef - Flagship B&I Site - Epsom - Up to £55,000

Monday to Friday Flagship Site High-End Staff Dining & Hospitality

We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead one of the most prestigious Business & Industry catering operations in Surrey.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a flagship client site and completely elevate the food offering. You'll have the freedom to innovate, inspire your team and create restaurant-quality food that keeps people coming back.

The Offer
  • Up to £50,000 salary
  • Monday to Friday operation
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free meals on duty
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company discounts and benefits platform
  • Company sick pay
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Uniform provided
  • Long-term, stable contract
  • Career progression within a leading contract caterer
  • Autonomy to shape the food offering
  • High-profile flagship account
The Operation
  • Flagship Business & Industry contract.
  • Restaurant serving around 200 covers daily.
  • Four food counters plus fresh salad bar.
  • Hospitality and fine dining for senior executives.
  • Large-scale events for up to 600 guests.
  • Brigade of 5 chefs.
  • Opportunity to transform and grow the operation.
The Food
  • Fresh food made on-site every day.
  • No frozen convenience products.
  • Modern British and European influences.
  • Seasonal menus with creativity encouraged.
  • Restaurant-quality presentation.
  • Fine dining hospitality and VIP lunches.
  • Innovation, trends and consistency are key.
The Role
  • Lead the entire kitchen operation.
  • Inspire, mentor and develop the chef team.
  • Elevate food quality, presentation and consistency.
  • Drive innovation across restaurant and hospitality menus.
  • Create exciting seasonal dishes.
  • Deliver exceptional VIP dining and hospitality.
  • Oversee ordering, stock control and food costs.
  • Maintain outstanding food safety and compliance.
  • Work closely with senior management and clients.
  • Support front-of-house when required and lead from the front.
About You
  • Innovative Head Chef.
  • High-end Business & Industry or premium contract catering background.
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

Job Tenure: Permanent