Culinary Connoisseur Sought for Prestigious Contract Catering Role We're on the hunt for a highly skilled and driven Head Chef to join our team in the heart of London. As a culinary connoisseur with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, you'll have the opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading contract caterers. About Us For almost 20 years, we've been creating beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for every client, in every location. Our mission is to provide the hospitality experience that every customer deserves. Job Description Lead, inspire, and collaborate with your team to deliver consistently exceptional standards. Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, and continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment. Achieve business critical KPI's, including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial, and Governance. Key Responsibilities • Lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver exceptional dining experiences • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders • Continually develop and empower your team • Achieve business critical KPI's Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role • Obsession with food and creating exceptional dining experiences • Strong leadership and team management skills • Financially astute, with excellent analytical and budgeting skills • Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Meticulous organisational abilities and high attention to detail • Empathetic, clear, and effective verbal and written communication • Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective • Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills Our Values • ALWAYS VISIONARY: We strive for better, never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. • WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: We are up-beat, motivating, and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. • CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: We embrace our differences to push creativity and work together to be better. • FOREVER CONSCIOUS: We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. At BaxterStorey, We Value Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.