Head Chef

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to be based at Keepers House – Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly, London.

We would love you to join our awesome team in this exciting role and be responsible for overseeing and managing the kitchen operation at this amazing venue.

As Head Chef you will lead our dedicated catering team who produce outstanding food. We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do! You will train and mentor the kitchen team always delivering excellence and innovation in food quality as well as food safety.

This is an exciting role which you can really make your own. We are looking for someone to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day culinary business, always striving to be the best and produce the best food possible. Managing the culinary team on site you will ensure the timely and efficient preparation and service of all food offers whilst also ensuring accurate costing.

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!

What you'll do:

• Ensure the effective day to day running of the kitchen and preparation areas.
• To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers’ special dietary/allergy requirements.
• Managing all costs in line with agreed budgets and forecasts with our Keepers House Manager 
• 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

What you bring:

• Proven consistent 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 

What we offer

We offer a salary of up to £42,000pa + a range of excellent benefits. 

Working with Sodexo Live! 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.

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!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.