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Head Chef (Corporate Head Chef)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Head Chef to lead the catering operation for one of our corporate clients - Eli Lilly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head Chef to showcase their craft skills and drive innovation.

This role is based at one of Eli Lilly's busiest sites and offers a great work environment. For more information about Eli Lilly please visit their website - http://www.lilly.co.uk/en/index.aspx

Role Responsibility

  • Manage the preparation and presentation of high quality food across the restaurant, deli bars and conference centre (hospitality) ensuring that we deliver an exceptional customer experience
  • Lead creative input for menu engineering, food offerings and building the food operation
  • Ensure that a first class customer service is provided and that the food offering is innovative and on trend
  • Manage, recruit and develop the kitchen team providing any coaching as required
  • Manage 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 as a highly skilled Head Chef, ideally within a corporate or hotel environment
  • Excellent craft skills/qualifications and experience of managing in a kitchen environment.
  • Good communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and innovations
  • Good financial awareness
  • Personal innovation and passion for great food and service
  • Experience working in a standards/compliance environment

Package Description

circa £32,000 - negotiable

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.

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