Head Chef
Job Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Head Chef to ensure the preparation; cooking and presentation of all dishes meet the required high standards at our prestigious site in London.
We are looking for someone who has experience of cooking high-end International Cuisine and preparing high volumes who can bring innovation and flare to the team.
If you have proven catering experience with strong leadership qualities, are motivated, driven and enthusiastic and have a passion for food - this is a great opportunity for you!
Role Responsibility
- Plan menus, orders, preparation, cooking, and service to customers at correct times and correct volumes
- Motivating a small team of 5, making sure training needs and records are kept up to date
- Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to required company standard and complete appropriate paper work
- Ensure the unit is a safe working environment, and that all staff, visitors and authorised personnel are free from harm
- Ensure all food is prepared with due care and attention, in particular special requirements – allergy meals
- Ensure the security procedures of the unit are followed including stockrooms, refrigeration units, windows and doors
- Assist in recruitment, support, control and discipline of staff according to the needs of the unit within the policies and procedures of Sodexo
- Ensure that daily stock requisitions for stock have been completed
- Provide training, mentoring and coaching to the staff as and when required and complete any paperwork needed.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in overseeing staff and implementation of best practices - strong leadership skills and good team ethic
- Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role
- Experience of menu design, international foods and deliver functions/events to a high standard
- CIEH Level 3, COSHH, and City & Guilds or NVQ’s
- Computer literate in Excel and Word
- Ability to work effectively as part of the team and be an ambassador for Sodexo
- IOSH Managing Safely and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificates
- Flexible approach to work and meeting deadlines
- Good numerical and communication skills; must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
Package Description
40 hours per week predominantly Monday to Friday 7am – 3.30pm.
Flexibility is a must and occasional evening/weekend work will be required depending on special events or functions.
DBS is required.
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.
