Executive Head Chef

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead culinary excellence across our catering operations at the ACC Liverpool.

Centerplate is proud to create bespoke hospitality experiences for premier events and gathering places across the United Kingdom. Centerplate's unique approach to hospitality makes the time people spend together more enjoyable, and more valuable. For more than 85 years, Centerplate has been welcoming people to the moments that matter with award-winning hospitality, exceptional service, and one-of-a-kind guest experiences.

Role Responsibility

• To be accountable for the kitchen operation, both legislative (H&S, HACCPs, etc.) and financial
• Be generally aware of the overall running of the business in conjunction with the Catering Services Director, developing the management structure and ensuring all communications and actions are carried through to the rest of the team
• As figurehead of the kitchen, set & maintain standards of food quality in terms of taste, presentation & service in a style which the Centerplate is renowned for
• Direct and motivate the kitchen brigade in conjunction with the Head Chef, delegating and communicating responsibilities effectively, utilising weekly management meetings, briefings etc. setting goals, deadlines and training procedures
• Liaise directly with external clients regarding menus and tastings
• Create annual menu packs for all areas of the business ensuring as a venue we are ahead of culinary trends and innovation
• Create clear SOP documents for all menu items and ensure all dishes are costed to achieve budget and photographed for clear understanding of the team
• Control all ordering in relation to the company accounting procedures
• Be accountable for all stock control systems within the kitchen stores following company stocktaking procedures
• Be accountable for the kitchen porter team, ensuring back-of-house areas are kept in a clean, presentable state

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of leadership in a high-quality, high-volume culinary setting
• Extensive industry knowledge
• An eye for detail
• Obsession for innovation in food production and presentation
• Commercial awareness and understanding of P&L and cost control interventions
• Project management and planning skills
• Understanding of stadia catering
• Understanding of retail catering
• People management skills

Package Description

£42,000 - £50,000 + flexible benefit fund + bonus

About the Company

Sodexo added Centerplate into its Sports & Leisure segment in 2017 as part of a global acquisition. Since then, Sodexo and Centerplate have been working in harmony to deliver events, retail and catering at some of the UK and Ireland’s most prestigious venues and events.

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 37,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, 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

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.