Job Description:

Salary: (depending on experience)
Location: Dewsbury
Hours: Monday to Friday - No weekends or late evenings
Environment: Fast-paced
Business: Fantastic, well-established catering operation
 
Are you a passionate and experienced chef with strong leadership skills? We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our client's catering site in Dewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and service.
 
If you're looking to regain your work-life balance, this role offers no weekends and no late evenings, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning & Execution - Design and deliver menus tailored to customer needs, ensuring high-quality presentation, effective portion control, reduced waste, and a focus on fresh, minimally processed food.
• Prepare hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch, including daily specials with an emphasis on healthy options.
• Stock & Cost Management - Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage food costs efficiently.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, service setup, and meal service as required.
• Customer Engagement - Build strong relationships with clients and customers, actively seeking feedback to continuously improve service.
• Health & Safety Compliance - Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health, and safety across all kitchen and dining areas, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Financial Oversight - Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

 
What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a high-volume catering environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Sound financial understanding with P&L experience
• A hands-on approach and passion for fresh, healthy food and excellent service
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities
• A proactive mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to plan varied weekly menus for both breakfast and lunch services

If this opportunity interests you and you would like more information, please apply and a member of our team will be in touch.
 
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd, operating as an employment agency/business. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your application will be reviewed by Talent-UK Ltd, and we will contact you to discuss your details further. Your CV will not be submitted to our client without your consent and a full briefing on the role.

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