Head Chef

Package Description

We are looking for an experienced chef who is passionate about producing good quality food in a busy staff restaurant. The successful candidate must be able to work well as a team and build a good relationship with their customers and team alike.

This candidate must have a proven track record at driving sales, managing their margin and wastage and complying with all the legal requirements of the job. But most of all they must be able to produce good quality food in a busy catering environment.

This post is 17.15-1.15 Monday to Friday. No weekends, some bank holidays that will be paid as overtime.

Job Introduction

To ensure that the catering services are delivered 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 food production, to include craft team management / ordering commodities / assisting with stock takes / updating stats and completion of Recipe On Line planning. Responsibility for menu cycle and special dish development / catering committee tastings. Craft Training / Team Building / Assist with Craft Team Recruitment & Interviewing

Main Responsibilities

• Meet the demands of customers by providing the right catering services within the agreed SLA and  contract agreement
• Assist the teams under your control to manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery.
• Actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance through out the unit
• Motivate and lead the craft team to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment with Sodexo policies and procedures
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
• Manage menu development, including providing tasting sessions if required to the client catering committee.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
• Catering qualifications at 706 1 / 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• 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
• IT literate

About The Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the 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.