HEAD CHEF/MANAGER – WHOLESALE FOOD BUSINESS, SOUTHEAST LONDON

Unique opportunity to head up our brand new production / wholesale kitchen. Join our growing business, producing top-quality handmade savoury pastries, pies, quiches, and desserts. We’re seeking a hardworking Head Chef/Manager to lead a small team, oversee daily production, and ensure consistent product excellence.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven production kitchen experience in a managerial or assistant role
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations with HACCP expertise
• Food Hygiene Level 2+
• Reliable, hands-on team player with good leadership skills
• Able to commute to Sydenham / Beckenham

• Plan and manage weekly and daily production schedules
• Implement and guide staff as it relates to the company’s Quality Manual and HACCP
• Organize, motivate and train the kitchen team to maximum efficiency
• Place supplier orders and maintain good supplier relationships
• Manage stock control and evaluate purchasing costs
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety (HACCP, Food Hygiene), and kitchen cleanliness (must demonstrate they can write and construct production and HACCP procedures.
• Must be an excellent communicator
• Pro-active attitude with problem solving capabilities