Head Chef

As Head Chef, you will be at the heart of our kitchen operations, overseeing food production for events and tastings, managing a talented team, and ensuring that Chop & Chip Co standards remain exceptional. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a company that values creativity, passion, and quality. Chop & Chip Co are undergoing a period of expansion and growth so this is a project as much as a job. An exciting opportunity to develop and create delicious food in a new production kitchen environment. Based predominantly in our production kitchen but also required to attend prestigious events around London when required. Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities: Leadership : Oversee and lead the events kitchen brigade, ensuring food production is delivered to the highest standards. Operational Excellence : Plan, prepare, and execute food operations for events, ensuring smooth logistics and timely delivery of dishes. Team Management : Inspire and motivate your team through strong leadership, providing feedback, training, and development opportunities. Compliance & Safety : Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards, maintaining an FSA 5-Star rating. Financial Management : Achieve financial targets, including food costs and labour budgets, while maintaining quality and consistency. We are Looking For: A seasoned chef with expertise in Mediterranean cuisine and a passion for food. Strong leadership skills with experience in managing kitchen teams and driving performance. Excellent organisational and operational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple events and teams. A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene. What Youll Gain: The opportunity to lead and innovate in a creative and supportive environment. The chance to develop and grow your career with a dynamic team. The chance to create an efficient and exciting environment The opportunity to help develop multiple menu types We believe in rewarding your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including: A contributory pension scheme Career growth and development 33 Days holiday entitlement including Christmas Predominantly Monday to Friday No more late night shifts Yearly bonus scheme Expenses About Us Chop and Chip Co is an established events and banqueting operation based across prestigious venues in London and surrounding areas. We have a main office and production kitchen in south east London and two further offices in Southampton and Cheltenham. Chop & Chip Co provides catering services for Corporate and high net worth clients including company events, weddings and parties. While still maintaining a street food menu Chop & Chip Co are also involved in sharing boards, bowl food, canapes, plated and family style services Chop and Chip Co is a leader in our field and are seeking someone special who has the same vision and motivation to succeed. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £42,000.00-£44,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Tips Benefits: Company pension Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Chef: 3 years (preferred) Cooking: 3 years (preferred) Work Location: In person AMRT1_UKCT

Location: South East London, GB

Posted Date: 1/17/2025