Head Chef - Contract Catering - Helston £16.21p/h

🍽️ Head Chef - Culinary Team Leader

📍 Location: Helston 💼 Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 52.2 weeks/year

💰 Salary: £33,721 per annum

Are you a passionate and experienced culinary professional ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team? We're looking for a Head Chef to manage operations across one kitchen serving two dining rooms, delivering high-quality meals and exceptional service.

🔍 Role Overview

As Head Chef, you'll oversee the preparation and service of three meals daily, catering to:

• Weekdays:
  • Breakfast: ~80 covers
  • Lunch: ~250 covers
  • Evening Meal: ~150 covers
• Weekends: Under 30 covers per meal

You'll also lead the planning and execution of formal functions (up to 200 guests), fine dining events, and large-scale catering (BBQs/buffets for 500-1000 guests).

🧑‍🍳 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 6 chefs and 3 kitchen porters
• Plan production numbers using cyclic menus and place orders with approved suppliers
• Maintain budget control for food spend and gross profit
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, allergen regulations, and health & safety standards
• Manage rotas to stay within budgeted hours while ensuring full shift coverage
• Balance office duties with hands-on kitchen leadership
• Conduct audits, manage stock, and support HR tasks including recruitment and training

✅ Essential Qualities

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar leadership role
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days, including evenings and weekends as required

Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, rewarding culinary environment?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values quality, creativity, and collaboration.

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