Chef Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/159556
- Location: Shetland
- Job type: Full Time - 73.5 hours per week
- Salary: £18.68 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 27 July 2026
About the role
Chef Manager
Sellaness Lodge, Sellaness Industrial Estate, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9QR
Pay:
£18.68 per hour
Hours: 73.5 hours per week, working a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation (paid 36.75 hours per week continuously)
What's Included?
- Free accommodation (private en-suite room)
- Nutritious meals provided during your stay
- Free return travel between Aberdeen and Shetland
- On-site 24-hour modern gym
- Laundry service provided
- Excellent work-life balance with a 3-on / 3-off rota
About the Role
Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next challenge?
Join Sodexo at Sellaness Lodge and lead the catering operation at one of the UK's largest accommodation facilities, serving up to 425 residents. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality food, leading a dedicated team, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional standards of food safety and customer service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your leadership skills with a unique lifestyle in the stunning Shetland Islands.
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 day-to-day catering operation.
- Plan, prepare and oversee breakfast, lunch, dinner, hospitality and special events.
- Create balanced, varied menus that meet client and resident expectations.
- Manage food purchasing, stock control and catering budgets.
- Monitor food costs and minimise waste.
- Lead, coach and develop the catering team.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, allergen management, Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
- Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and housekeeping standards.
- Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve the service.
- Build positive relationships with residents, visitors and client representatives.
- Complete food safety, audit and operational records.
- Support hospitality events and additional catering requirements.
- Promote a positive safety culture across the site.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the operation.
What You'll Bring
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2, NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent.
- Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification (REHIS, CIEH or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety legislation.
- Experience leading catering teams in hospitality, contract catering or industrial catering.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Leadership or supervisory qualification.
- Experience in remote sites, accommodation villages or offshore/industrial catering.
- Budget management experience.
- Hospitality and event catering experience.
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is about more than delivering great food—it's about being part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
You'll enjoy:
- Competitive pay and a unique work-life balance.
- Free accommodation, meals and travel.
- Access to a modern on-site gym.
- Laundry service provided.
- Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP.
- Exclusive discounts with leading retailers.
- Company pension scheme.
- Learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing benefits.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a passionate Chef Manager who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional food and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your career with Sodexo.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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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 9QR
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