Head Chef

Head Chef - Hindhead | £35,034 per annum
No late nights, no Christmas working & a better worklife balance!

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a role where you can lead a team without sacrificing your evenings and family time? Based in Hindhead, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your catering career while enjoying sensible working hours.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

£35,034 salary
Average 42 hours per week over five days
No late nights, with finishes typically around 8pm
No working over Christmas
A Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks
Centralised recipes, allowing you to focus on your team and food quality

Key Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you'll lead the kitchen team and will:

Manage and motivate Chefs and Catering Assistants
Organise rotas, objectives and training
Deliver tasty, nutritious and safe meals
Maintain excellent food hygiene and allergen standards
Manage dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances
Oversee production planning, stock, waste and financial management

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced kitchen leader with:

Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a mid-to-large scale dining environment
Experience with food mass production
Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills
Excellent food hygiene and allergen knowledge
City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent
Level 3+ Food Safety and Allergen Management qualificationsIf you're an experienced Exec Chef or Lead Chef looking for your next opportunity in Hindhead, this could be the perfect role for you. Enjoy a rewarding catering career with more time for the things that matter. Apply now!

Job Number │ 47939 /INDCATERERING
Location │ Hindhead
Role │ Hindhead

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