Executive Head Chef

Job Introduction

As an Executive Head Chef at Sodexo AerCap, you are also a leader and innovator. You will guide the catering and hospitality operations, ensuring the efficient preparation of high-quality food that meets company standards and current legislation. Your role contributes to the growth of our business by developing new food offers and fostering the skills and knowledge of your team. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery and production of quality food for the contract, including one kitchen and one main restaurant area with a Barista Service.

• Actively seek organic growth within AerCap and support the expansion of Sodexo services where appropriate.

• Oversee the management of the catering team, ensuring high-quality service and providing coaching and training as needed.

• Develop the hospitality offering, engineer menus, and innovate food options for the site.

• Ensure compliance with the company's accountancy, documentation, and administration procedures, completing necessary weekly returns accurately and on time.

• Manage costs and expenditures within budgeted levels, including labour, expenses, and cash purchases.

• Plan, cost, and document menus, ensuring consistency across the business.

• Maintain stock levels within agreed targets and order supplies from nominated suppliers.

• Maximise profitable sales by introducing and maintaining food service brands to the required standard.

• Monitor and maintain consistent methods of food preparation, production, presentation, and service, ensuring compliance with Sodexo's standards and procedures.

• Conduct regular reviews of operating costs, margins, controls, and menu costings to ensure optimum profit.

• Comply with all Company & Client policies, site rules, and statutory regulations, including Health & Safety, food hygiene, safe working practices, cleanliness, fire, and COSHH.

• Ensure all equipment is in safe working order, regularly checked, and serviced, reporting any faults to management and ensuring equipment is not used until safe.

• Ensure the prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals and breaks, meeting the standards of the food service offer and exceeding Client, Customer, and Sodexo satisfaction.

What you bring:

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef.

• Demonstrated ability to develop new food offers.

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.

• 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent.

• Literate and numerate with strong organisational skills.

• Ability to achieve and set standards, particularly regarding hygiene.

• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

• Flexible approach to role with self-motivation, innovation, and creativity.

• Good interpersonal skills with effective communication with customers, clients, and staff.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment

• Competitive compensation

• Access to ongoing training and development programs

• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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About Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. 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 are a forces friendly employer and welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

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