Head Chef

Job Introduction

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef to join our busy team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

To ensure that the catering services are delivered at the required times to the company's standards, within the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets. To take responsibility for food production, to include craft team management/ ordering commodities/ assisting with stock takes/ updating stat and completion of Recipe On Line planning. Responsibility for menu cycle and special dish development/ catering committee tastings. Craft training/ Team Building/ Assist with Craft Team Recruitment and interviewing.

• Meet the demands of customers by providing the right catering services within the agreed SLA and  contract agreement
• Assist the teams under your control to manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery.
• Actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance through out the unit
• Motivate, lead and develop the craft team to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment with Sodexo policies and procedures
• Manage menu development, including providing tasting sessions if required to the client catering committee.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
• Catering qualifications at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (not essential)
• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
• Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
• Personal innovation and passion
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
• IT literate

Package Description

-Opportunity to participate in the Pension Scheme
-Competitive Salary
-20 days holiday plus bank holidays
-Colleague Incentive Scheme (earn extra holiday days)
-Flexible working hours will be considered
-Company Sick Pay after 6 months continuous employment
-Discount Scheme
-Full uniform provided and laundry service
-5 out of 7 working week, typical working day 0600-2100 working an 8 hour shift
-Potential enhanced over time earnings for additional events
-Work, Life, Balance is important to Sodexo, there are no split shifts
-Full support for Career progression with great opportunities available
-Full training packages available; Food Safety, NVQ's, Health and Safety and other work related courses
-Working environment - fully maintained modern kitchens
-All our food outlets are maintained and operate to very high local authority approved standards
-Support and active encouragement with Culinary competition work
-Working in an environment where we are making a difference to the quality of life of soldiers and partnering with military chefs.

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.