Head Chef

Tonic are looking for a Head Chef / Chef Manager to work at one of our clients contract catering sites north of Amersham. Our client is a contract catering company, producing and serving fresh, seasonal food to a very high standard.

You will be working in the kitchen preparing, cooking and overseeing the food for up to 300 daily as well as occasional Fine Dining hospitality. Hospitality catering consists of working lunches, buffets and fine dining to a very high standard (Rosette level experience desirable but not essential). 

As Head Chef you will;

• Be a responsible, dedicated and strong leader with the ability to manage of brigade of talented chefs 
• Have the ability to train and develop your team 
• Deliver consistent food, following brand standards, also adding additional flair to the conference and banqueting offerings
• Have fresh and current menu ideas 
• Have extensive experience in kitchen financial management

Why this job? 

• Working hours are some of the best you’ll find in catering (7am-3:30pm , Mon-Fri) on a 40h contract 
• Unlike the majority of contract catering roles, here you will still be able to 'stretch your culinary legs' and cook modern, food with real flair, you will only ever work with fresh produce
• Pay rates are extremely competitive
• Working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Enhanced pension scheme for all employees
• Life assurance scheme for all employees

This is a permanent position, working 5 days per week MON - FRI, 7am to 3.30pm. A degree of flexibility is required due to the nature of the position and to cater for any requirements of the site.