Senior Relief Chef

Job Introduction

To produce all catering services at the required times to the company’s standards, within the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets. To take responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Chef Manager/Head Chef 

Role Responsibility

• Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPI's. 

• Ensure that the Company’s accountancy documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the Sodexo Way Compliance Standards and any necessary weekly & monthly returns are completed accurately and transmitted at the appointed time or des- patched manually. 

• Ensure that all costs and expenditure are within the budgeted levels agreed between the Client and Sodexo. Control all costs particularly food costs, but also where the relief cover requires it - labour, expenses, cash purchases as agreed. 

• Ensure tariff prices are correct, that all services are costed and charged according to the terms of the contract. 

• Maintain levels of stock, cash, to the agreed establishment targets. 

• Ensure that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with Sodexo’s standards and procedures. 

• Obtain purchases from Sodexo nominated suppliers utilising online and phone in order systems. 

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team 

• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations 

• Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management 

• Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives 

• Personal innovation and passion 

• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills 

• Strong communication, and negotiation skills 

• Experience working in a standards /compliance environment 

• Relevant qualification and training 

Package Description

• 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
• Free GP service
• Bike to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Shopping vouchers
• Training, development, and progression opportunities

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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. 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process