Retail Head Chef

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Retail Head Chef to join our team in London.

Location: London, E1 6PW
Salary: £51,000 - £53,000 per annum
Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (7am to 3:30pm)

About the role:

We're looking for an ambitious and creative Catering Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in London. You will oversee a team of 5, preparing food across a salad bar, Grab & Go, hot mains, and a staff restaurant serving an average of 500 covers per day (breakfast and lunch), as well as two pop-ups per week.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in contract catering, restaurants, or similar high-volume environments, with a strong background in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes across daily service and events.
Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP compliance).
Conduct regular stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and control the kitchen budget.
Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure the quality of delivered products.
Represent the kitchen during client tastings and presentations.
Collaborate with management on seasonal menu updates and special events.
Lead the kitchen team, coaching and supporting staff while ensuring up-to-date training and performance feedback.
Plan and develop menus that delight clients and customers, and manage smooth daily service.

Our Ideal Candidate:
Experience in retail, contract catering, or hotels with banqueting.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
A passion for innovation in food and hospitality.

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! xwzovoh People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

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