Head Chef - London NEW Company of Cooks £45,000 per year London Chefs

Location: Central London, W1J 7BQ

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 5 over 7 days, 40 hours per week, mainly working 8am to 4:30pm however flexibility is required for evening events

About This Role

We are looking for a Head Chef to join a small, close-knit team, working across a variety of events including conferences and weddings within a contract catering environment. This role would suit a chef with experience in events and high-volume service, who is ready to step up into their first Head Chef position. We're looking for someone hands on, organised, and confident leading a team while delivering consistently high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
• Produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• Ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
• Develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations
• Be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
• Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team
• Provide feedback and coaching on performance
• Ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training

Benefits

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers