Event Chef - Head of Canapes
London, England, United Kingdom
OVERVIEW
This is an exciting role and an amazing opportunity to join Moving Venue Caterers, part of Smart Group, a privately owned group of hospitality, catering and event management businesses based in South East London.
Moving Venue has a prestigious 40 years’ history as one of the leading event caterers in the capital operating events across some of the most Unique Venues of London ranging from Museums, Palaces and Galleries to blank canvases and warehouse spaces.
Quality, passion and integrity are at the core of everything we do, coupled with our inimitable drive, personality and pioneering creativity that comes from being an entrepreneurial organisation. We pride ourselves on delivering experiences that our customers love and that our team is proud to be associated with.
This position involves spearheading the development of innovative canapé and bowl food menus, ensuring that they are aligned with the overall culinary vision and standards of the catering department.
The Head of Canapés must possess strong culinary skills, creativity, and attention to detail to craft visually stunning and delicious bite-sized creations.
By providing leadership, expertise, and guidance, the right candidate will contribute to the overall culinary experience of guests and the success of all events where canapés and bowl food are served.
Key Responsibilities
Efficiently manage the canapé kitchen to maximize productivity, maintaining high food quality and profitability through seasonal menus, themed menus, and special projects.
Oversee Smart Group's menu development, contributing to the creation of new dishes and ensuring accurate recipes and methods are produced.
Play a key role in the successful delivery of Smart Group's events.
Delegate tasks to canapé chefs, ensuring high standards and timely completion to foster team motivation and development of their capabilities
Participate in meetings with kitchen department heads to plan events and workloads, effectively communicating relevant information.
Assist in food preparation when necessary to ensure timely production and develop skills, flair and finesse
Assist Executive Chef establish and uphold the kitchen brigade standards including the casual team’s
Plan the rota for full-time and casual chefs, ensuring adequate staffing levels for each event
Attend pre-event meetings, ensuring effective communication of plans to relevant personnel.
Ensure the canapés section and all equipment are cleaned and hygienically maintained as with COSHH and Health & Safety legislation
Ensure compliance with current legislation, maintaining up-to-date records and submit them to the Kitchen Manager for retention
Assist the Kitchen Manager in the implementation and monitoring of the company Health & Safety and Food Safety Policy
Stay informed about new products, ingredients, kitchen budgets, and costings to enhance understanding of food production.
Manage ordering and purchasing of required food products.
Complete all training to include but not exclusively, mandatory and online training, also ensure your team have undertaken any relevant training
Any other reasonable duties as required in pursuit of the efficient and profitable management of the company
Undertake any other reasonable duties necessary for efficient and profitable company management.
Meeting the requirements of the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy reducing wastage in all aspects of the operation and disposal of food and other materials with minimum impact on the environment
ATTRIBUTES
Meticulous attention to detail coupled with a proactive approach
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines
Ability to develop menus that reflect current culinary trends, dietary requirements, and guest preferences is essential
Team-player, adaptable, and highly efficient
Leadership skills
BENEFITS
Cycle-to-work scheme
Performance-related bonus
Daily shuttle bus to/from Head Office and Canada Water station
Free parking at our Head Office
Holiday allowance starts at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Access to Medicash health plan
Access to fantastic restaurant and bar discounts via the CODE app
Enhanced parental-leave pay – subject to length of service
Travel loan
Delicious, healthy snacks and lunch available daily
Fabulous regular social events
Fun and vibrant company culture
Generous refer-a-friend bonus