Senior Head Chef

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Senior Head Chef to join our team in London.

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Liverpool Street, London

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Head Chef who can run a flagship kitchen today, while helping shape where it goes next.

You'll take full ownership of the food offer and kitchen operation at one of our flagship London site, while also playing a genuine role in shaping menus that draw on global flavours, modern trends and the best produce around. It's a rare mix of hands-on leadership and creative input, ideal for a chef who wants to build something, not just run it.

You'll lead and develop a talented brigade, build a kitchen culture people want to be part of, and hold food quality, presentation and operational standards to the highest bar. Alongside the culinary craft, you'll bring real commercial instinct, forging strong client relationships and pushing innovation at every turn.

If you're passionate about creating exceptional food, leading high performing teams, and delivering memorable food experiences - we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of a flagship kitchen, reporting to the Executive Chef and working closely with the Account Chef Director.
• Inspire, mentor and develop a team of 1 Senior Sous and 5 Sous Chefs and a wider team of 23, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous development.
• Champion the delivery of exceptional, restaurant-quality food, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Menus that reflect current food trends, celebrate the finest produce and exceed client and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop bespoke and engaging food concepts that keep the offer fresh and relevant/ inspiring.
• Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality ingredients are always available while maintaining strong cost controls.
• Drive consistency across all food production, ensuring quality, presentation and service standards are delivered every day.
• Lead by example in maintaining exemplary food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards, ensuring full compliance with all legislation and company policies.
• Coach, mentor and support the development of your team through regular feedback, inductions, probation reviews and performance management.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment providing fresh food daily.
• Passion for providing creative, fresh food menus daily, aware of current food trends in London.

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers