Head Chef - Monday to Friday

Head Chef - Leeds | £37,000-£40,000 | Monday to Friday Enjoy a genuine work/life balance with sociable Monday-to-Friday hours, free parking and excellent development opportunities. Are you an experienced Head Chef from a Contract Catering background looking for a role with sociable hours and no evenings or weekends? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the food offering within a large office building in Leeds, serving a sizeable workforce in a busy Business & Industry (B&I) environment. You'll lead a team of three Chefs and oversee a varied food operation, from breakfast and homely main meals to an exciting weekly street food offering. Why apply / What's in it for you? £37,000-£40,000 salary Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30 You'll enjoy an excellent work/life balance with no evening or weekend shifts Free on-site parking You'll have access to training and development opportunities Savings and discount platform Gym discounts Wellbeing support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Key Responsibilities As Head Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead a team of three Chefs. Lead, motivate and support a team of three Chefs Oversee the daily food service within the staff restaurant Deliver a varied offering including breakfast, homely main meals and weekly street food options Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are consistently maintained Support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen What we're looking for You'll be an experienced chef with a background in contract catering and the confidence to lead a small team. Previous Head Chef or senior Chef experience Contract Catering experience is essential B&I, education or similar contract catering experience would be ideal Strong leadership and communication skills A passion for delivering good-quality, home-style food Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standardsIf you're looking for your next step as a Head Chef in Leeds, where you can take ownership of a busy corporate food operation while enjoying excellent Monday-to-Friday hours, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF Location │ Leeds Role │ Head Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy