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Head Canape Chef Job

Head Canape Chef Job

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for a leading and pioneering Specialist Event Catering Company. This well-established client works with the elite in all catering and event capacities, ranging from large weddings and events in popular venues across London, to intimate dinner parties in private households.

We are seeking a Head of Canapes to create and execute exquisite dishes working closely with the Head and Executive Chefs.

If you have previous experience in managing a team, creating delicious menus and recipes, have a flair for design and a passion for creating delicious food, then we want to hear from you!

The role:

  • As well as working on events, a key element of the role is cooking and presenting tastings to clients.

  • Prepping and plating restaurant quality food for some of the UK’s most prestigious and high-profile events, the successful candidate will work very closely with the Executive Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef and the rest of the brigade to develop and action new food concepts. 

  • You will be able to bring your ideas and given the freedom to push boundaries. You will be given the opportunity to learn new methods and skills from highly experienced chefs.

You:

  • We are seeking a highly organised and creative chef with strong communication skills. 

  • The successful candidate will need to manage a team, as well as autonomously, managing their time independently but also overseeing the tasks and work of their team.

  • Creating a positive relationship with the other chefs is essential. In addition to being a hands-on leader in the kitchen.

  • Poses a good nature, reliable and flexible with hours and hard-working attitude.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00, with evenings and weekends when required, which are paid at an hourly overtime of £18ph.

The Benefits:

  • This is a great company to work for, offering training in new techniques and encouraging self-growth. 

  • The company prides itself on its superb food, creative, highly personal approach.

  • Overtime of £18ph!

  • Discretionary bonus

  • Personal Day

  • Pension

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Holiday pay

  • Closed between Christmas and New Year (will not affect holiday days!)

Salary: Basic £36,000 (TOTAL PACKAGE CIRCA £46K)

Start: ASAP

Please don’t hesitate to get in contact of you have any questions or would like to apply for this position. Rebecca Cooke - 0207 630 0545 (rebeccac@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)