Head Chef - Howbery Park Estates
$33,000–$37,000 year
On-siteWallingford, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the kitchen team by preparing and cooking daily meals, organizing catering for hospitality functions, and creating menus with the Catering Manager. Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety while maintaining accurate preparation records. Train and mentor the Assistant Chef, monitor food storage temperatures, and manage kitchen equipment maintenance reporting. Provide cover for the Catering Manager in their absence and uphold compliance with Health & Safety legislation and allergen guidance. Support the Manor Café and conference room services, which serve approximately 130 customers daily and host business events.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, or similar role in a busy catering or hospitality environment
- Recognised catering qualification
- Current Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, food safety regulations, allergen management, COSHH, and Health & Safety requirements
- Experience planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals, buffets, and hospitality catering
- Ability to create varied, cost-effective menus that meet customer needs and dietary requirements
- Experience training, supervising, and motivating kitchen staff
- Excellent organisational skills, including stock control, ordering, record keeping
- Ability to maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and kitchen discipline
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Catering Manager and wider team
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