Chef Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/157421
- Location: Shetland
- Job type: Full Time - 73.5 hours per week
- Salary: £18.88 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 27 May 2026
About the role
Chef Manager
Shetland Gas Plant, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9UN
- Pay: £18.88 per hour (£41,240 per annum)
- 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
- 73.5 hours per week
- Accommodation provided: Single occupancy room with an en-suite bathroom
- Modern 24 hour gym on site
- Nutritionally balanced meals provided
- Free Return Transport Provided Between Shetland and Aberdeen
- Laundry Service provided
Are you a skilled and passionate Chef Manager ready to make your mark in the world of catering?
Join us at Sodexo and take on an exciting leadership role at Shetland Gas Plant on the beautiful Shetland Isles. As Chef Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team, delivering exceptional food service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
Take the next step in your career and help us create memorable dining experiences in a vibrant, dynamic environment!
This is what our Chef Manager Steven Kellighan says about rotational work in Shetland
"Working for Sodexo in Shetland is very rewarding in many aspects. Sure, being away from my family for 3 weeks might be challenging but once the trip is done and it’s time to go home the time off with them makes it all worthwhile.
In Shetland I love to get out for walks/cycling after work particularly in the long summer months where it doesn’t get dark for very long.
Within the accommodation at Sella Ness there is a fully equipped and modern 24/7 gym on site. The Bar is also great place to socialise with friends and colleagues. The Meals provided to us are all nutritionally balanced and there is always a plentiful selection.
You can literally work for 3 weeks and not spend any money if you want to!
The Shetland Gas Plant has just recently reached the milestone of 7 years LTI.
A real testament to the safety culture in our workplace where we are all taught to prioritise safety ahead of all else in what we do. We are all provided with the PPE and training to make sure we all make it home safe at the end of every trip".
What you’ll do
- Lead the recruitment, training, and development of your catering team
- Maintain accurate financial reporting, ensuring timely submission of weekly/monthly trading returns.
- Foster strong client and customer relationships, ensuring professionalism and quality service at all times.
- Oversee food production standards, ensuring consistency and portion control.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
- Manage stock and costs, working within budget to ensure profitability.
- Conduct monthly safety audits, implementing corrective actions where needed.
- Step into the role of “duty manager” during weekends and holidays as required
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience managing a catering team with a focus on high-quality service.
- Strong skills in client and customer relationship management.
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
What we offer
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Wellbeing Support : Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an employee assistance program.
- Financial Benefits : Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, a retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth : Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks : Volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Ready to be part of something greater?
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Shetland, United Kingdom, ZE2 9UN
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