HEAD CHEF
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Type: Perm
Town/City: London
County: London
Salary/rate: £50k per year + Monday - Friday
Specialism: Kitchen
Job ref: SV173
Recruiter: Steph Vaughan
Post Date: 08/03/2023
The Company
- A market leader within the contract catering sector.
- An established group who have a proven track record developing employee’s skills.
- A company conscious of current food trends and always striving to be ‘the best’
The Package
- Up to £50,000per annum
- Sensible hours of work
- Monday to Friday - No evenings or weekends
- Your Birthday Off
- Health Insurance
- Career progression and programs for up and coming chefs
- Uniform provided
- Management training programs
- Excellent benefits - High Street Vouchers
The Job Role
- Head Chef of a high-end B&I contract
- To oversee staff restaurant
- Head Chef of a busy B&I contract catering for 800+
- To produce high quality food with 100% made on-site
- To lead and develop an enthusiastic kitchen team of 14
- Autonomy on menus with support to introduce new ideas and offerings.
The Requirements
- The successful applicant will already be a proven Head Chef or Sous Chef who wants to cook real food.
- A proven track record within high end B&I contract catering or event background
- A Self-starter with a zest for great forward thinking food
- A team player who leads from the front.
The Location
- London
- Lots of nearby transport
TH Contact Details
- Consultant: Steph Vaughan
- Telephone: 07425 412484
We at Talent Hive are specialist recruiters within the Hospitality & Catering sector, if you would like a confidential chat about your career, please call us on 0121 448 2260
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HEAD CHEF roles across Talent Hive'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 General.
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 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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