Retail Head Chef

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.<br><br>The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.<br><br>Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Retail Head Chef to join our team in London.<br><br>Location: London, E1 6PW<br>Salary: £51,000 - £53,000 per annum<br>Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (7am to 3:30pm)<br><br>About the role:<br><br>We're looking for an ambitious and creative Catering Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in London. You will oversee a team of 5, preparing food across a salad bar, Grab & Go, hot mains, and a staff restaurant serving an average of 500 covers per day (breakfast and lunch), as well as two pop-ups per week.<br><br>The ideal candidate will have solid experience in contract catering, restaurants, or similar high-volume environments, with a strong background in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br>Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes across daily service and events.<br>Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP compliance).<br>Conduct regular stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.<br>Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and control the kitchen budget.<br>Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure the quality of delivered products.<br>Represent the kitchen during client tastings and presentations.<br>Collaborate with management on seasonal menu updates and special events.<br>Lead the kitchen team, coaching and supporting staff while ensuring up-to-date training and performance feedback.<br>Plan and develop menus that delight clients and customers, and manage smooth daily service.<br><br>Our Ideal Candidate:<br>Experience in retail, contract catering, or hotels with banqueting.<br>Strong leadership and communication skills.<br>A passion for innovation in food and hospitality.<br><br>What's in it for you?<br><br>Working with Vacherin has its perks! xwzovoh People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.<br>Personal Development and Training opportunities<br>Life assurance scheme<br>Pension scheme<br>Holiday allowance<br>Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion<br>Eye care<br>A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance<br>Family friendly support<br>Regular social events and communication with our leaders<br>A holiday purchase scheme<br>Volunteering days<br>Professional subscriptions<br>Recognition schemes and people awards<br>Long service awards<br>Access to some great high street discount vouchers<br><br>Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.<br><br>Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun