As Head Chef, you will be at the heart of our kitchen operations, overseeing food production for events and tastings, managing a talented team, and ensuring that Chop & Chip Co standards remain exceptional. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a company that values creativity, passion, and quality.
Chop & Chip Co are undergoing a period of expansion and growth so this is a project as much as a job. An exciting opportunity to develop and create delicious food in a new production kitchen environment.
Based predominantly in our production kitchen but also required to attend prestigious events around London when required.
Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Oversee and lead the events kitchen brigade, ensuring food production is delivered to the highest standards.
- Operational Excellence: Plan, prepare, and execute food operations for events, ensuring smooth logistics and timely delivery of dishes.
- Team Management: Inspire and motivate your team through strong leadership, providing feedback, training, and development opportunities.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards, maintaining an FSA 5-Star rating.
- Financial Management: Achieve financial targets, including food costs and labour budgets, while maintaining quality and consistency.
We are Looking For:
- A seasoned chef with expertise in Mediterranean cuisine and a passion for food.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing kitchen teams and driving performance.
- Excellent organisational and operational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple events and teams.
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene.
What Youll Gain:
- The opportunity to lead and innovate in a creative and supportive environment.
- The chance to develop and grow your career with a dynamic team.
- The chance to create an efficient and exciting environment
- The opportunity to help develop multiple menu types
- We believe in rewarding your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A contributory pension scheme
- Career growth and development
- 33 Days holiday entitlement including Christmas
- Predominantly Monday to Friday
- No more late night shifts
- Yearly bonus scheme
- Expenses
About Us
Chop and Chip Co is an established events and banqueting operation based across prestigious venues in London and surrounding areas. We have a main office and production kitchen in south east London and two further offices in Southampton and Cheltenham.
Chop & Chip Co provides catering services for Corporate and high net worth clients including company events, weddings and parties.
While still maintaining a street food menu Chop & Chip Co are also involved in sharing boards, bowl food, canapes, plated and family style services
Chop and Chip Co is a leader in our field and are seeking someone special who has the same vision and motivation to succeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Chef: 3 years (preferred)
- Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person