Exec Chef
Hamilton Mayday
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month
London, Greater London W1H, England

£65,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a prestigious catering operation in London, offering a salary of £65,000 per year.
- The role requires a proven track record as an Exec or Head Chef within Business and Industry (B&I) catering, with experience catering for high volumes of at least 1500 daily.
- Key responsibilities include managing both retail and hospitality kitchens, creating innovative food concepts, and leading a team to stay ahead of culinary trends.
- The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, financial acumen, and a passion for food and ingredients.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and demonstrate a flexible, positive attitude.
We are currently recruiting for an inspirational and experienced Head Chef to take control of the catering operation at this prestigious site in London.
The Catering Operation produces high volume staff dining as well as exceptional hospitality for a range of events, functions and dinners.
As the Exec Chef, you will be
* Fully responsible for every aspect of the running and management of both the retail kitchen and hospitality kitchen
* creating new and innovative concepts to be ahead of competition
* work alongside the Management and Development Chefs to constantly evolve the food offer
* drive, encourage and involve your team with creativity and food trends
* inspiring your team as well as motivating and developing
* involved in client presentations and tastings
As a candidate, you will be
- at Exec or Head Chef with a proven stable career history within B&I catering
- experienced at catering for high volume (at least 1500 daily)
- keen to push the boundaries and develop the food offer to compete with/be ahead of trends
- genuinely passionate about food and ingredients
- up to date with current food trends and concepts
- able to lead, manage and motivate a team as well as work as a team player
- strong in communication and people management skills
- financially astute, able to manage a budget and costs
- flexible and willing with a positive, can do attitude
Think you've got what is takes? Then apply immediately or email directly
*All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application
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