Head Chef

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join our talented team based at Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.

Heritage Portfolio's prestigious client base know they can trust us to deliver an excellent service from start to finish, and our reputation for professionalism, innovation and sheer artistry means we have won a plethora of awards. 

You will ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day culinary business within RAFM, always striving to be the best and produce the best food possible. 

We are experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us! 

Role Responsibility

What you’ll do:

• To ensure the effective day to day running of the kitchen and preparation areas
• Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers’ special dietary/allergy requirements 
• Effects financial performance to budget and actual costs compared to forecasts including profit margins and targets are met or exceeded
• Ensuring best practice procedures and policies are consistently applied throughout the kitchen
• Client and Customer satisfaction in food is improved and maintained
• Compliance to company and statutory regulations relating to “SEMS“ safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness, Fire, COSHH
• Recruitment, retention, and development of kitchen team
• Ensuring support during the busiest time of the year, with a particular focus on school breaks

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description 

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

• Proven relevant experience in a similar role
• Ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of stock rotation and control
• Be methodical and ensure operating procedures are enforced and developed
• Well organized and focused on service delivery
• Self-motivated and ambitious 
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Industry acumen and knowledge of catering developments & innovations 

Package Description

£37,000pa + great benefits

Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon

Permanent

Work Pattern - 40hrs pw 5/7 to include weekends 

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

About the Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.