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About the Role
Were looking for a highly skilled Manager Head Chef to lead our central production kitchen, supplying our flagship deli and, in due course, additional sites as our business expands.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who can combine creativity and quality with strong organisational and production management skills. Youll be responsible for all aspects of food preparation, production, and delivery, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across every dish and location.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the central kitchen, producing high-quality food for multiple deli sites.
- Design and develop menus that reflect our brands ethos of freshness, quality, and innovation.
- Standardise recipes and portion control to maintain consistency across all sites.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen management standards (HACCP).
- Manage production planning, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
- Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and pride.
- Work closely with management to plan for new site openings and scaling production efficiently.
- Monitor costs, margins, and waste to ensure commercial sustainability.
About You
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Production Chef in a multi-site, central kitchen, or large-scale catering environment.
- Strong understanding of batch cooking, food logistics, and menu standardisation.
- A creative flair and passion for producing high-quality, fresh, and appealing deli-style food.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and allergen procedures.
- Organised, methodical, and adaptable to a growing business environment.
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday working hours (8:30am 4:30pm).
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to play a key role in building and expanding a growing deli brand.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
If youre an experienced and motivated chef with the drive to shape and lead a growing food operation, wed love to hear from you.
