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Head Chef

Xpress Recruitment are excited to be working with one of the UK's leading event, wedding and inhouse restaurant catering companies. The company has an extensive UK wide portfolio and have just added one of Scotland newest visitor attractions to their portfolio.
The Visitor Attraction is planning to open in autumn 2018 and is the first UK designed museum to be built outside London. This will be the centrepiece of the renovated Dundee waterfront and has hopes to be a celebration of design both internationally and nationally moving the city forward in the 21st century.


Dundee Xpress/MC/7808 Salary Permanent £45,000 + Gratuities


The Place: 


Xpress Recruitment are excited to be working with one of the UK's leading event, wedding and inhouse restaurant catering companies. The company has an extensive UK wide portfolio and have just added one of Scotland newest visitor attractions to this portfolio.


The Visitor Attraction is planning to open in autumn 2018 and is the first UK designed museum to be built outside London. This will be the centrepiece of the renovated Dundee waterfront and has hopes to be a celebration of design both internationally and nationally moving the city forward into the 21st century.


The Job: 


As Head Chef you will be totally responsible for managing the complete day to day running of this business which will be agreed by you and the executive team as part of the overall estate strategic vision and development. You will be fully accountable for the Financial day to day targets as well as all agreed GP’s and supplier negotiations, you will be fully on board with the product and will work to a clear business plan. 


The Person:   


Our client is looking for someone who has passion for innovative menus, an interest in food provenance, and a flair for baking, as well as a good working knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety and Allergen Legislation understanding.  Previous experience in a similar role is essential as are computer skills and financial acumen, together with the ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload. Experience from a similar high volume fresh food establishment is vital to be considered for this position is desirable.


The Rewards: 


Our client is looking to appoint a Head Chef on a package of up to £45,000 plus excellent company benefits. The business sees this as a long-term appointment with good growth and career progression within this national operator for the right individual with proven tangible results and contribution. It will also mean you are part of a historic change that has come to the Dundee waterfront for the 21s century.


Xpress Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates registering with Xpress Recruitment will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in UK and any relevant qualifications and references.