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Job Description
Job Role - Head Chef
Rate of pay - £20,000
Hours - 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Location - Balham (South West London)
Role Responsibilities -
As a Hospitality Head Chef you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service, customer and client
* Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
* Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
* Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues
What can you bring?
In this role:
* Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Focused on the front line
* Catering experience essential with chef skills
* 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
Our way of saying thank you
We strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
* FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
* Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
* Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
* Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
* Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
* Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
* Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us...
We dare to be different in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture. Our values encourage creativity, boldness, and fun, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We nurture talent, helping our people thrive and reach their potential.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or assistance in your application, and feel free to share your pronouns.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
