Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom CH&CO Full time

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for planning menus that meet the expectations of our clients and customers. This will involve showcasing weekly hot counter "Pop Ups" featuring seasonal dishes, while also ensuring that food is prepared to the highest standard and minimizing waste.

Menu Planning and Development

  • Develop and implement menus that align with client and customer expectations
  • Showcase seasonal dishes through weekly hot counter "Pop Ups"

Team Leadership and Management

  • Oversee the daily preparation of food to ensure high standards are met
  • Coordinate stock ordering and undertake weekly and monthly stock takes
  • Support the achievement of budgetary targets by demonstrating a strong understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up, and menu costs

Health, Hygiene, and Safety

  • Understand and comply with Company and statutory health, hygiene, and safety standards, including COSHH, ALLERGIES, and HACCP

Coaching and Development

  • Coach and develop the kitchen team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed

Customer Feedback and Service

  • Seek customer feedback during service and use it to develop the food and food service offering
  • Maintain a professional and friendly image with clients and customers

Collaboration and Communication

  • Work effectively with all colleagues to ensure excellent customer service

Benefits

  • Personal Development and Training opportunities
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Private medical eligibility
  • Eye care
  • A great wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
  • Family friendly support
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Recognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

Our Values

We are committed to our values of Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, and Fun.



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