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Head Chef

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

45000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Head Chef to join a small, close-knit team, working across a variety of events including conferences and weddings within a contract catering environment.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
Produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service
Ensure all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
Develop and plan menus in line with client and customer expectations
Be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers
Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team
Provide feedback and coaching on performance
Ensure the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training

Requirements:

Experience in events and high-volume service
Ready to step up into first Head Chef position
Hands-on, organised, and confident leading a team
Ability to deliver consistently high standards

What we offer:

Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Eye care
Great wellbeing strategy including access to Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Family friendly support
Holiday purchase scheme
Regular social events and communication with leaders
Volunteering days
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to high street discount vouchers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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