Executive Head Chef
Job Introduction
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary career working for a high profile Independent School. With excellent management and craft skills, you will ensure the efficient preparation of high quality food as per company standards and current legislation.
Role Responsibility
- Lead the delivery and production of quality food for an Independent School, ensuring the highest levels of service to our customers
- Oversee the management of the brigade, providing coaching and training when required.
- Develop the hospitality offering and the engineering of menus and food innovation for the site.
- Have responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
- Ensure financial documentation and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in a senior culinary role and exposure to fine dining/hospitality
- Excellent managerial skills and experience of managing multiple kitchens and outlets
- Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and innovations
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Good financial awareness
- Personal innovation and passion for quality food
- Experience working in a standards/compliance environment
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.