Head Chef (Site Based)
Job Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Head Chef to manage the day-to-day and strategic operations of a busy, complex, high quality catering operation; including the management and supervision of staffing at our corporate site in Hull.
If you have proven catering experience with strong leadership qualities, are motivated, driven and enthusiastic and have a passion for food - this is a great opportunity for you!
Role Responsibility
- Lead the delivery and production of food, including a daily staff restaurant operation with a focus on quality, new menu concepts and service
- Deliver a high quality hospitality offering which may include adhoc functions and high profile events
- Oversee the management of a talented team, providing coaching, development and training when required
- The engineering of menus and food innovation, ensuring that we deliver a fresh and high quality offering
- Ensure that we deliver food and service that is of a high standard and meets company and client expectation in accordance with current legislation
- Manage all aspects of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene & Safety
- Ensure financial documentation and accountancy for the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels
- Ensure that we deliver food and service that is of a high standard and meets company and client expectation in accordance with current legislation
- Green safeguard audits are achieved across sites and must be maintained.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous demonstrable experience in a Head Chef role, combined with a high level of culinary skill and fine dining experience
- Excellent managerial skills and experience of managing a large, complex catering operation, ideally within a prestigious catering function
- Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and innovations
- Good communication skills with the proven ability to communicate at all levels
- Good financial and commercial awareness
- Personal innovation and passion for quality of food
- Experience of working in a standards/compliance environment.
Package Description
Band A - access to a variety of Sodexo benefits and discounts.
40 hours per week, flexibility is a must.
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.
