Hospitality Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Type: Perm
Town/City: London
County: London
Salary/rate: £50k - 55k per year + Monday - Friday
Specialism: Kitchen
Job ref: SV179
Recruiter: Steph Vaughan
Post Date: 23/03/2023
The Company
- A company operated by industry professionals, all senior management including Operations Managers are genuine foodie’s.
- Nationally recognised group with numerous awards for innovation & quality.
- Excellent growth plans and has shown YOY growth for the past three years.
- Market leading within the B&I contract catering sector.
The Package
- Up to £55,000 per annum basic salary
- Monday-Friday
- Health Insurance
- 20 days + Bank holidays
- Your Birthday OFF
The Job Role
- Hospitality Head Chef to oversee catering for the hospitality element in a prestigious insurance company. Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and people development.
- To manage the hospitality kitchens a multi outlet operation
- Growing and developing the team, driving an elevated hospitality offering.
- Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues
- Confidently and positively adapting to the business needs as it grows
The Requirements
- Experience in cooking in high volume F&B outlets in luxury London establishments
- Experience of working to set KPI’s in a challenging environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to plan, monitor, and implement changes to support the goals of the business
The Location
- Central London
TH Contact Details
Consultant: Steph Vaughan
Telephone: 07425 412484
Email: steph@talenthive.co.uk
Web: www.talenthive.co.uk
Talent Hive are specialist recruiters within the Hospitality & Catering sector, if you would like a confidential chat about your career, please reach out to 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 Hospitality 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 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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