Head Chef

Head Chef

Canary Wharf

Monday to Friday - No Weekends

Day Shifts

Up to £55,000pa

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced, creative, and forward-thinking Head Chef for one of our prestigious client sites based in Canary Wharf.

Working in a flagship Canary Wharf building you’ll be managing and driving a large team producing quality food and bringing new ideas to the menus and your team.

This site offers quality hot food counters, salad bars and a range of grab and go options and is a busy site serving around 1000 meals a day.​ You’ll be empowered to manage your team and implement change alongside producing the best and freshest food possible.

Key Responsibilities

· To inspire, motivate and continually develop the kitchen team.

· To innovate and push the boundaries on food delivery in both service and craft.

· To ensure the production of food to the highest quality and service standards using current trends in cooking techniques and new commodities

· To develop and progress the business in line with high street trends

· To plan, coordinate and order all food requirements through the dynamic menu planner

· To ensure the prompt service of meals and services at required times to the company's standard and to the satisfaction of the clients

Professional and personal competencies/qualifications

· Ambitious, passionate Head Chef with a proven track record of running quality kitchen operations

· Level 3 Food Safety

· Keen attention to detail

· Creative

· Thorough knowledge of Allergens incl. Natasha’s Law

Everyone is welcome regardless of race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment or gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person