Head Chef - Retail

Company Description

We are looking for Head Chef to lead our amazing retail Culinary team, at a leading global investment bank in Central London. We are looking for an individual who has a real passion for the Hospitality and food industry, is keen to be collaborative and takes pride in their work. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, and we’re looking for a talented individual who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. 

We are a leading business in the catering industry, known for our innovative and obsessed approach, exceptional service, and authentic and delicious culinary offerings. We pride ourselves on delivering memorable workplace dining experiences across multiple locations, catering to a diverse clientele. Our team is passionate about food and dedicated to providing top-notch service.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for hospitality while also taking care of yourself.

Job Description

• - Support Culinary Lead in the Drive for innovation and trends.
• - Take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of Retail Kitchen area.
• - To support and mentor the sous chefs, assist in the planning, preparation,
• cooking and presentation of seasonally changing menus to the standards
• required by the company and the client.
• - To lead the with the safe supervision of all food production preparation,
• cooking and presentation, ensuring the reputation of food quality is always
• maintained.
• - To lead food innovation and concept development, marketing and
• implementation.
• To ensure food production, standards, costs and menu planning are carried out in a timely fashion.
• To ensure that clients are given a prompt and efficient service, and
• expectations are consistently exceeded, oversee all food tastings, presentations and food samplings, guiding the kitchen team in all new menu implementations.
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers.
• Assist in producing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on service analysis and marketing effectiveness as required.
• Take full responsibility of the costings of the weekly menu's and work towards (and hopefully exceeding) budget and achieving financial targets/forecasts
• Hold regular 1-1s and appraisals, providing constructive feedback. Monitor development and make recommendations for succession planning.
• Ensure the whole team are knowledgeable and motivated in their roles and the business through effective induction, accurate job descriptions and on the job training.-
• Ensure all H&S bases audits are passed in accordance with GS policy and act on any shortfalls.
• Ensure due diligence records are completed accurately and on time and filed for future reference.
• Ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements in Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures by completing

Qualifications

• Have experience within a similar Head Chef position, ideally within a Contract Catering environment
• Be comfortable with running a kitchen that delivers 3000+ covers every day 
• Be very proactive and organised with the daily operation of running a kitchen
• Have previous experience with being client facing, and comfortable with communicating with stakeholders of all levels
• Previous experience with controlling cost prices for menus, ensuring that set targets of gross profit margins are hit
• Have a strong passion for food, and delivering incredible food, but at high volumes
• Be confident with all Food, Health and Safety legislation, requirements and policies/procedures
• Have experience with leading and motivating a big team, including Kitchen Porters, Commis, CDPs and Sous Chefs

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays, which increases with service
• Plus your birthday off
• Food allowance to use whilst on shift, to ensure you are well nourished during the working day
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.