Head Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1658112/164066
- Location: Diageo Leven, Windygates Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 5HD
- Job type: Full Time - 38 hours per week
- Salary: £17.50 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 24 November 2026
About the role
Head Chef
Location — Diageo Leven, Windygates Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 5HD
Pay — £17.50 per hour
Working pattern — Monday to Friday
Contract — Permanent
Join Sodexo as Head Chef at Diageo Leven. You’ll lead the kitchen team, plan menus and manage stock and food costs while delivering a consistent standard of food and service.
What you’ll do
Organise food preparation and cooking, and lead the team through daily service.
Write and cost menus, calculate margins and keep food spend under control.
Oversee ordering and stock control to keep ingredients available and reduce waste.
Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards across the kitchen.
Adapt plans and support the team as kitchen priorities change.
What you’ll bring
A Level 2 Food Safety qualification or higher.
Several years’ experience cooking in a professional kitchen.
The ability to organise a team and keep service running smoothly during busy periods.
A professional cookery qualification is desirable.
What We Offer
Free on-site parking and staff meals are available at Diageo Leven.
You’ll also join a supportive team with opportunities to learn and develop. Sodexo benefits include wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP access, colleague discounts, pension arrangements and life assurance. Training, uniform, Cycle to Work and volunteering opportunities are also available.
About Sodexo
Sodexo provides food and facilities management services around the world. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion, supporting the Armed Forces community and helping disabled candidates access opportunities through our Disability Confident interview scheme.
Apply today to join our team.
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.
Diageo Leven, Windygates Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 5HD, United Kingdom, KY8 5HD
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