HEAD CHEF (PRODUCTION & EVENTS)
Faversham
HEAD CHEF (PRODUCTION AND EVENTS)
Macknade Fine Food Hall creates spaces and experiences that bring communities together around a shared love of food & drink. Encompassing retail, hospitality, events, food service and farming, the Macknade brand has been synonymous with quality and community since 1847.
The Head Chef (Production and Events) sits at the heart of Macknade’s production and event operations, responsible for delivering high-volume, consistent, and commercially viable ready-to-eat and ready-to-finish food, as well as executing exceptional menus for events across the business.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong production discipline, seasonal creativity and batch cooking skills while aligning closely with Macknade’s values.
THE ROLE
As Head Chef (Production and Events) at Macknade you will:
· Deliver high-quality food production at scale while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and standards
· Lead menu creation for assigned events, ensuring alignment with Macknade values of seasonality, ethics and ‘qualita Prezzo’.
You will have:
· Proven experience in food production
· Experience in menu creation, with a passion for ingredients, provenance, food quality, and flavour
· Sound understanding of batch cooking, yield control, and cost management
· High standards of food hygiene and safety
BENEFITS
You will get:
· 20% discount on products, with regular 30% discount weeks
· 5 days closure over the Christmas and New Year period
· Discounts on all onsite partner facilities (Gym/Vets/Massage Therapy/Sauna)
· Regular team social activities throughout the year
We are looking for a full time position of up to 42.5 hours per week and this will include working at weekends and some evenings. The salary for this role will be £37,500.
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about the role, please contact HR@macknade.com to arrange a call.
NEXT STEPS
To apply, please read the full job description and submit a CV with a covering letter