Job Introduction
At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.
Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Retail Head Chef to join our team in London.
Location: Central London
Salary: £51,500per annum
Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (7am to 3:30pm)
About the role:
We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Catering Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in London. You will oversee a team of 5, preparing food across a salad bar, Grab & Go, hot mains, and a staff restaurant serving an average of 500 covers per day (breakfast and lunch), as well as two pop-ups per week.
The ideal candidate will have solid experience in contract catering, restaurants, or similar high-volume environments, with a strong background in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
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.
Our 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?
Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.
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