Head Chef

Job Introduction

As Head Chef, you're a leader and an active part of a large team of Chefs, Kitchen Porters, Coffee Shop Assistants and Retail Assistants, you'll play a crucial role in achieving Sodexo’s mission statement of being a world leader in quality of life services.

Are you currently a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef looking to progress? Would you like the security of working for one of the world’s largest employers? Do you wish for the comfort of not having to work split shifts, late nights and every weekend? Are you passionate about excellent customer service? If you answer yes to all of these then you could be exactly who we are looking for.

Working within the largest integrated catering, retail and leisure facility on Merville Barracks, home to the British Army’s rapid response brigade and delivering the largest food offer across the entire Defence contract, your main role is to deliver an outstanding service to every customer every time

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

As a qualified Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and storing of all foods within Montgomery kitchen and ensuring the quality of the product complies with Sodexo’s standards at all times as well as meeting food safety and health & safety regulations. There will also be occasions where you will be expected to support other departments within the company at a variety of functions from barbecues to gala balls.

As a Head Chef, you will be expected to take responsibility for the day to day management of your kitchen. You will be required to ensure that all levels of the SSS are delivered on a daily basis. This will include inventory management, people management/development, customer service and all key aspects required to deliver a large contract catering offer in line with the client’s expectations.

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The Ideal Candidate

Package Description

Competitive salary of £21,840 plus benefits including pension, very option to buy additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

About the Company

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

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. 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.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.