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Head Chef
High Wycombe
Up to £55,000
Searcys are looking for a Head Chef to join Searcys Events to be based at High Wycombe overseeing events at Horizon 22.
Working as a Head Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. As a Chef de Partie you will work across all sections of the kitchen and support the Executive Head Chef in the day to day running of events.
We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. We’ve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces. We have exclusive access to some of the UK’s most coveted venues, from grand ballrooms, Horizon 22 London's highest free viewing platform to charming townhouses and enchanting hidden gardens.
As a Head Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Annual celebration event
- Culinary development programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Chef incentive days
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Chef Whites and shoes provided
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
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Job Description
The Head Chef will be based in our central Kitchen at High Wycombe and will be delivering events for Horizon 22 and other Searcys events venues.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
- To manage the kitchen brigade in the absence of the executive chef.
- To assist training of junior staff.
- To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all areas.
- To place orders directly with suppliers.
- To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre-agreed menu offer.
- Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
- Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
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Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years experience in people management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Takes the initiative.
- Excellent time management.
- Supportive / Team player.
- Demonstrate high level of organisation.
- Excellent record keeping.
- To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business.
Additional Information
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
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