Head Chef - Safran Gloucester

• Head Chef - Safran Gloucester * *Head Chef * *Location : * Gloucester *Salary : * Up to 36,038 per annum *Hours : * Monday-Thursday, 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm | Friday, 5 : 00am-12 : 30pm *Contract : * Full-time, Monday-Friday About the RoleEurest is looking for an experienced and passionate *Head Chef* to join our team at *SafranGroup in Gloucester*. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a *high-volume catering environment* and is passionate about delivering consistently high-quality food, while maintaining strong commercial and operational standards. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the team and ensuring an exceptional food offer for our customers.

You'll also play a key role in managing purchasing, stock, suppliers, food safety and overall kitchen performance. What You'll Be Doing * Leading and developing the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards. * Managing high-volume food production while maintaining quality, presentation and consistency. * Planning menus and ensuring the food offer meets customer expectations. * Managing food purchasing, ordering and supplier relationships. * Controlling stock, waste and food costs to maximise commercial performance. * Completing stock takes and maintaining accurate catering records. * Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures are followed. * Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health and safety across the kitchen. * Using catering management systems for online ordering, menu planning and stock management. * Working closely with the wider site team and client to continually improve the food offer and customer experience. * Driving innovation and continuous improvement across the kitchen operation. About YouWe're looking for someone who can demonstrate : * *Minimum 2 years' experience* as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume catering environment. * Proven experience managing *high-quality food production at volume*. * A strong track record of managing *food purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships*. * Experience maintaining food safety systems in line with *HACCP and company standards*. * Experience using catering management systems, including *online food ordering, menu planning and stock management software*. * Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. * A genuine passion for food, quality and delivering an excellent customer experience. *Desirable : * Previous experience within contract catering. Why Join Eurest?At Eurest, we believe great food brings people together.

You'll be joining a supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career, bring fresh ideas to the table and make a real impact on the customer experience. If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for a *great Monday-Friday opportunity with excellent working hours*, we'd love to hear from you. *Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career with Eurest at Safran Group.*