Head Chef / Pub

Head Chef – Events
Up to £55,000 + Overtime
London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to join a luxury event catering company as part of the senior management team based in London. As Head Chef you will be responsible for managing the kitchen team along with creating menus and delivery high-end food to outstanding events.
Main duties;
Responsible for food production, packing and delivery of all events
Work alongside the development chef to create bespoke menus.
Oversee the work of the contract food production team ( this is separate food production to events)
Monthly stock takes
Manage the team of full time and freelance chefs
Create specs for all menus created.
Recruit and mentor additional chefs where required
Conduct spot checks of food quality and kitchen cleanliness to ensure the 5* standard
Requirements;
Previous experience as a head chef within an event catering company
Ability to guide and manage a team
Be a creative chef always thinking of new ideas
Have excellent understanding of food timings and prep
Passionate about food
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings for event days