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Events Head Chef

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Job Introduction

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join the Peyton and Byrne Events team at the National Gallery as the Events Head Chef. This role will oversee the Events kitchen and all food production. You will have responsibility for planning, organising and communicating between the kitchen, restaurant and wider Peyton Events teams. In this role you will build a motivated team by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.

As the Events Head Chef you will be an inspirational leader, motivating and developing your team to create a culture of passion and enthusiasm for the preparation and service of food. The Events Head Chef will cultivate an excellent working partnership with the Events and restaurant management team and Peyton and Byrne senior managers and directors.

Peyton and Byrne was founded by renowned restaurateur Oliver Peyton in 2005, with a flexible and high quality offering they develop unique products and branding to match the needs and aspirations of their customers. Peyton and Byrne are part of Sodexo, globally recognised for hospitality excellence Sodexo help create and deliver exceptional customer experiences at world renowned venues and sporting events such as Ascot, Bateaux, The Open and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
 

Role Responsibility

In this role you and your team will provide food that not only exceeds our guest expectations in flavour, substance and presentation, but also to ensure that the food costs of the business are well managed. With high standards of excellence, the team will be challenged to provide a high end offering and support each other to deliver against all areas:

  • Service Standards
  • Design
  • Product Provenance
  • Craft Skill

In addition you will be leading and developing your team to success, fostering equality and providing an open, engaging and rewarding environment. Using creative thinking and innovative ideas you will also develop new solutions and always be looking to spearhead new developments.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience in managing and leading a large and diverse team
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
  • Diverse Contract Catering experience
  • Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
  • Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
  • Knowledge of public event spaces and the restrictions working within institutes brings
  • Personal innovation and passion
  • Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
  • Strong communication, and negotiation skills
  • Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
 

Package Description

Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Salary Up to £55,000
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/RF26120/RM
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 22 January, 2017
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live
Location London, England
Posted on 22 December, 2016

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