Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Head Chef
Canary Wharf
Monday to Friday - No Weekends
Day Shifts
Up to £55,000pa
Job Description
We are currently looking for an experienced, creative, and forward-thinking Head Chef for one of our prestigious client sites based in Canary Wharf.
Working in a flagship Canary Wharf building you’ll be managing and driving a large team producing quality food and bringing new ideas to the menus and your team.
This site offers quality hot food counters, salad bars and a range of grab and go options and is a busy site serving around 1000 meals a day. You’ll be empowered to manage your team and implement change alongside producing the best and freshest food possible.
Key Responsibilities
· To inspire, motivate and continually develop the kitchen team.
· To innovate and push the boundaries on food delivery in both service and craft.
· To ensure the production of food to the highest quality and service standards using current trends in cooking techniques and new commodities
· To develop and progress the business in line with high street trends
· To plan, coordinate and order all food requirements through the dynamic menu planner
· To ensure the prompt service of meals and services at required times to the company's standard and to the satisfaction of the clients
Professional and personal competencies/qualifications
· Ambitious, passionate Head Chef with a proven track record of running quality kitchen operations
· Level 3 Food Safety
· Keen attention to detail
· Creative
· Thorough knowledge of Allergens incl. Natasha’s Law
Everyone is welcome regardless of race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment or gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across Omni RMS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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