Retail Head Chef NEW Vacherin Posted today £53,000 per year London Chefs

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Location and Compensation

London, E1 6PW

Salary: £51,000 - £53,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday Friday, 40 hours per week (7am to 3:30pm)

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious and creative Retail Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in London, overseeing a salad bar, Grab & Go, hot mains, and a staff restaurant serving an average of 500 covers per day (breakfast and lunch), plus two pop ups per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes across daily service and events.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP compliance).
• Conduct regular stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and control the kitchen budget.
• Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure the quality of delivered products.
• Represent the kitchen during client tastings and presentations.
• Collaborate with management on seasonal menu updates and special events.
• Lead the kitchen team, coaching and supporting staff while ensuring up to date training and performance feedback.
• Plan and develop menus that delight clients and customers, and manage smooth daily service.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in retail, contract catering, or hotels with banqueting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A passion for innovation in food and hospitality.

What's in it for you?

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App (annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion)
• Eye care
• Wellbeing strategy - including Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with leaders
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to high street discount vouchers