Overview

Salary: £57,000 – £60,000 per annum

Shift hours: Full Time

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth. 
Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner?  We are looking for a Senior Head Chef to join our team in London.

Salary: £57,000 – £60,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, (Monday-Friday) – 6.30/6.45am – 3/3.30pm

Location: London, EC2M 4UJ


Key responsibilities:
  • Overall management of the kitchen operation reporting into the Executive Chef and working closely with the Chef Director
  • Manage 6 Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team of 23
  • To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard  
  • To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus  
  • To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations 
  • To be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers  
  • Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard 
  • Provide feedback and coaching on performance  
  • To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training
Our Ideal Candidate:
  • Previous experience managing a large team in a fast paced environment providing fresh food daily
  • Passion for providing creative, fresh food menus daily, aware of current food trends in London
  • Previous experience in contract catering would be advantageous


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.
Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun

Reference: compass/TP/3339953/218756

Location: London

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