Head Chef

Lead, develop and grow an exciting multi-site hospitality and events operation in Cheltenham. Our client, a well-established and exciting hospitality operation based in Cheltenham, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a varied, multi-site position with responsibility for delivering exceptional food across weddings, conferences, banqueting, events and day-to-day hospitality, with genuine scope to develop the offering, drive standards and help grow the business.

The successful Head Chef should have:
· Proven multi-site Head Chef or senior kitchen management experience
· Strong wedding, events, conference and banqueting experience, including canapés
· Excellent commercial knowledge, including menu costing, GP management, ordering and stock control
· City & Guilds or relevant NVQ qualifications, together with Level 3 Food Safety
· Excellent knowledge of vegan, vegetarian, allergen and dietary requirements
· Good IT skills, including Excel and Outlook, and confidence using a computerised function planner
· A full UK driving licence due to the multi-site nature of the position In this role, the Head Chef will be responsible for:
· Leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team of approximately 5-10 employees across multiple sites
· Planning and delivering menus for weddings, events, banqueting, conferences and hospitality functions
· Managing menu planning, food costing and purchasing while working towards a 70-75% GP target
· Overseeing ordering, supplier relationships, stock control and monthly stock audits, securing the best possible food costs
· Managing rotas and ensuring staffing levels meet the requirements of the hospitality and events operation
· Maintaining excellent HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards, with responsibility for maintaining 5-star hygiene standards across the sites Our client is offering the successful Head Chef a salary of up to £42,000, together with 28 days' holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, a 40-hour, 5-day working week and predominantly 8am-4pm hours, although flexibility will be required according to functions, events and wider business needs.

The position has a 6-month probationary period. As part of the Senior Management Team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, organised and hands-on Head Chef who takes real pride in their food, their team and the standards they deliver. IOSH and COSHH knowledge or qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. If you are an experienced Head Chef looking for a varied position that combines food, events, people management and commercial responsibility, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Don't delay in applying. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a varied multi-site food operation and play an important part in its future growth and development. PS2