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Head Chef | Modern British Brasserie | North West London | £68,000 Package.An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced.Modern British brasserie located just outside North West London.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a quality-driven business, working with exceptional seas

Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work. This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands- no evenings, a five-day work week and keeping the stress levels low. You will be leading an established kitchen team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood overseeing the preparation oflarge-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team. There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you'll also cater for – world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different. It's a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you'll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There's a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy ‘customers'. You'll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings. Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that's a recipe for a balanced work-life combo. This is a Full Time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday ( flexible times around meal times to be negotiated with applicant) As a Head Chef you will be: Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service. Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users. Ensuring the catering service provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures. Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints. Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Facilities Manager/maintenance. Seek feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced. Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaints Responsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns. Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets. Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained. To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE or equivalent English Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Basic Food Hygiene (essential) Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable) Previous experience in a similar environment Management/Supervisory Qualification Previous experience in delivering a service on mass Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience Where you will be working Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU Barnet Lane's Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments. What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £33,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description Sous Chef /n Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire /n Contract: Full-Time, Permanent /n Reporting to: Head Chef /n Hours: 3540 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required /n Salary: £27,300 £31,200 per annum /n /n About the Opportunity /n Enhance Cat

Job Description Executive Chef Manager- Herts- £47,000 term time only /n We are currently supporting a rapidly emerging, educationcontract caterer in the resourcing of a new chef manager to take the lead at one of their flagship sites. This is an ideal role for a current head chef.

The Cricketers in Sarratt is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team, working with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef who wants to develop their career and showcase their skills. Experience in fresh-food pubs or restaurants at Sous level or strong Junior Sous ready to step up. Ambitious and eager to progress to Head Chef in the future.

Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service, contributing to the overall well‑being of the residents while staying within budget. Sous Chef - Bank (Elton House Care Ho

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef – Bank at Elton House Care Home in Watford to support the head chef and lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals for residents.You will prepare modified diets, supervise kitchen staff, maintain high hygi

Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents and is achieved within budget. We’re now looking for a warm

Have a proven track record in running service from the line, fresh food cuisine and delivering training and support to chefs. Able to work on and run any sections in the kitchen team, demonstrate leadership skills and assist the head chef. Sous Chef role or similar, preferably with exposure to brand

The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. Managers or Chefsto the company. Earn while you learn – we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level

Package up to £36,500 per hour including tronc.Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a.The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.And there’s plenty in it f

You will lead kitchen shifts in the Head Chef's absence, producing up to 1000 meals at peak times and ensuring smooth, efficient service. Aramark UK is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Northwood HQ team.

Aramark is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef for the Harry Potter Studio Tour, located in Watford. In this role, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, ensure high standards of food quality, and lead a dynamic kitchen team.

Proven experience as a sous chef or senior chef de partie in a high-volume al a carte restaurant environment. We are currently recruiting for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our team working at Warner Bros, Leavesden. Assist the Head Chef in developing menus and creating innovative dishes that are visual

Join the kitchen team to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, maintain high standards, and help develop junior chefs across busy shifts. Loungers plc is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Cassio Lounge, a local café bar. Great step for an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef seeking more responsibi

At Miller and Carter Kings Langley we know that a good Kitchen Manager is key to our success.You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, managing all areas; from training and mentoring your team to overseeing food ordering and preparation.Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks.Pictur

Loungers plc is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Cassio Lounge, a local café bar.Join a growing hospitality brand with over 300 sites and a clear path to senior kitchen roles while delivering great shifts and ensuring dishes leave the pass to spec.You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, help you

Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS JUNIOR SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…. As a Junior Sous Chef atBrowns - Bushey, you will have a passion for serving great food, training great people and leaving a smile on our guests faces.

Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kit

Avery Healthcare Group, Elton House Care Home in Watford, is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to assist the head chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals to residents, while managing costs and maintaining high hygiene standards.Responsibilities include leading a culinary team, prep

Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents and is achieved within budget. We’re now looking for a warm,

The Cricketers in Sarratt, part of Brunning and Price, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

Avery Healthcare is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Elton House Care Home in Watford.

Head Chef – Hotel, Hertford | Up to £45k + bonus | Live-in available An established 35-bedroom hotel in the heart of Hertford is looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen team of 15. The kitchen delivers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, functions and events, with a strong focus on freshly prepared, seasonal food. The Role: Lead and develop a team of 15 Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety Work closely with the Head of Food on seasonal menus Manage GP, budgets, HACCP, H&S and allergens Hours: 5/7 including weekends, 45 hours per week. Benefits: Up to £45k + achievable bonus, live-in accommodation, share of gratuities, staff discounts, and training/career development. You: We're looking for an experienced Head Chef from a busy hotel, restaurant or gastro pub environment, with a passion for fresh food, strong leadership skills and good commercial awareness. Interested? Apply now! Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy IND7

Head Chef Hotel, Hertford | Up to £45k + bonus | Live-in available An established 35-bedroom hotel in the heart of Hertford is looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen team of 15. The kitchen delivers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, functions and events, with a strong focus on freshly prepared, seasonal food. The Role: Lead and develop a team of 15 Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety Work closely with the Head of Food on seasonal menus Manage GP, budgets, HACCP, H&S and allergens Hours: 5/7 including weekends, 45 hours per week. Benefits: Up to £45k + achievable bonus, live-in accommodation, share of gratuities, staff discounts, and training/career development. You: We're looking for an experienced Head Chef from a busy hotel, restaurant or gastro pub environment, with a passion for fresh food, strong leadership skills and good commercial awareness. Interested? Apply now! Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy IND7 TPBN1_UKCT

Job Description An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Thetford, Norfolk area.

Job Description Head Chef High-End Bistro - Potters Bar - £45,000 + Profit Bonus + Tronc /n /n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a highly regarded bistro in Potters Bar.

Job Description /n /n Head Chef /n /n White Hart - Chalfont St Giles, Three Households, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom /n Full-time /n /n /n Company Description /n /n Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across t

Job Description Get Golfing CIO, a charity with a mission to make golf more accessible for all, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our team.

Job Description Head Chef Opportunity Fresh Food Gastro Pub/n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a busy, fresh food gastro pub in Hatfield.

Job Description Head Chef, New Opening, South West London/n Salary: Circa £45,000 /n Location: South West London /n Contract: Full-time, permanent /n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to join an ambitious hospitality group ahead of the launch of its first venue.

Zizzi Restaurants in Solihull is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. You will step in for the head chef in their absence, guiding the team to deliver outstanding dishes and ensure profitability.

ASK Italian is seeking an Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef in England to join our passionate kitchen team.

St Leonard’s Hospice in York is seeking a Deputy Head Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused catering. You will work with the Head Chef to develop the offer, source seasonal produce, and manage a dedicated team across shifts.

You may be currently working as a commercial catering manager, school kitchen manager, care home head chef, sous chef, deputy kitchen manager or the manager of an independent business or equivalent. When you become Head Chef in Training, you’ll learn how to build a kitchen to be proud of the ‘Mi

This hands-on leadership role is for a proven Head Chef or Executive Chef with a track record of leading large kitchen teams and delivering exceptional food quality. Hospitality Staffing Uk is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead a high-volume fresh food kitchen in a busy premium inn a

Work with the Head Chef to review the catering offer to meet the needs of the organisation. Looking for a Chef role that offers you a great work-life balance? At St Leonard’s Hospice, we are recruiting for a passionate and food focussed.

Avon Search & Selection is assisting a care home near Calne to recruit a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the catering team and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in a daytime, pressure-free environment.

The Deputy Head Chef will work with the Head Chef to develop and modernise the food offering to meet the needs of our patients, staff, visitors and volunteers. In the absence of the Head Chef, the Deputy Head Chef will lead on the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, supervising the team to consist

As Assistant Head Chef you will be a senior part of the kitchen team. You will have the ability to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence, understand the need for great leadership and have an unparalleled passion for food. Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes whilst they're away, running the kitc

Mitchells & Butlers is offering a Head Chef in Training role within one of the UK’s loved pub brands, Sizzling Pub & Grill.

Delaware North UK is hiring casual Senior Culinary Opportunities for Senior Chef, Chef De Partie, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Head Chef to join our team at the London Stadium, in Stratford, Eas. Roles: Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef / Chef de Partie / Pizza Chef / Commis Chef / Kitchen Porter.

COREcruitment is seeking a Senior Head Chef for a new opening in Central London.

At least 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an established Head Chef or Executive Chef with a proven track record of leading large kitchen teams, delivering exceptional food quality and driving commercial performance. This is not a first�

King Harry, part of Castle Pubs, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and set the standard for quality and consistency across our menu.