Head Chef

Job Description

The Head chef will be based in our central Kitchen at High Wycombe and will be delivering events for Horizon 22 and other Searcys events venues.

Job Type: Full Time 48 hours contract 

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
• To manage the kitchen brigade in the absence of the executive chef
• To assist training of junior staff
• To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all areas
• To place order directly with suppliers.
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre agreed menu offer.
• Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in people management
• Excellent communication skills
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• Excellent record keeping.
• To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk