Role: Head chef

Location: Basingstoke

Employer: Café/restaurant

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a newly launched contract catering café near central Basingstoke. This new venue is designed to serve local offices and businesses with a range of seasonal dishes.

Opening in mid-October, this lively daytime café will become a favourite spot for office workers to enjoy healthy, flavourful lunches.

Please note, there is no live-in accommodation available for this role.

Why choose this client?

Located in the heart of Basingstoke, this brand-new site will provide healthy, light lunches to office workers. The company prides itself on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. You will serve up to 400 covers daily, with this number expected to grow in 2025.

Given the nature of the venue, operating hours will be during the daytime.

What’s in it for you?

Package up to £40,000

Meals on duty

Daytime hours – Monday to Friday

What’s involved?

As the Head Chef, you will lead a talented team, crafting and delivering an exciting daytime menu for both takeaway and dine-in customers, as well as catering for corporate clients within the building.

You will oversee all kitchen operations, including inventory management, staff training, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety. Effective waste management and cost control will be crucial aspects of your role.

Sound like the role for you.

Don’t forget to speak to your consultant about our “Recommend a Friend” referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation.

We currently have several Hospitality and catering roles within Hampshire, so please feel free to get in touch if you are searching for a new role.

Consultant: Ollie Moore

Job Number: 930134 / INDHOSP

Job Role: Head Chef

Industry: Hospitality and Catering

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.