Head Chef

Head Chef – Corporate Dining

Surrey | £55,000 per annum | Full Time | Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to lead the food offering within a high-quality corporate environment in Surrey.

Catering for up to 300 customers per day, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to take ownership of a busy kitchen and deliver a fresh, authentic and high-quality food offer.

The role requires a chef with a strong understanding of international cuisine, authentic flavours and traditional cooking techniques, alongside the ability to deliver consistently high standards within a busy workplace dining environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation
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• Create and develop fresh, innovative menus
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• Deliver consistent food quality for up to 300 customers per day
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• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
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• Manage food costs, ordering and stock control
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• Maintain excellent food safety and compliance standards
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• Continually develop the food offer in line with customer expectations
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About You:

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• Experienced Head Chef or accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
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• Strong background in international cuisine and authentic cooking
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• Excellent knowledge of fresh ingredients, flavours and cooking techniques
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• Experience delivering quality food within a busy operation
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• Strong leadership and organisational skills
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• Passionate about food quality, consistency and presentation
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Experience within contract catering, workplace dining, restaurants, hotels or high-volume hospitality would all be considered.

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the client and operation will be shared with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Apply in confidence for further information.