Head Chef

Drive business success - and your career.

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Inspiring growth. Igniting potential.

Build a career with big-name businesses, as a Head Chef with Sodexo in Blackgrange FK10 2PH For a role that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential. Build a career with big-name businesses.

At Sodexo we thrive in providing quality service, and serving up memorable catering offers for our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead the way and build comfortable future with Sodexo.

As the face of our catering and hospitality operations, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide the excellent service that aligns with our brand, exceeding our clients' expectations.

What you’ll do:

Oversee the implementation innovative, seasonal and sustainable food offers, at the forefront of industry trends
Manage and coach a team of chefs and catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment for all
Collaborate with the wider hospitality teams to coordinate special events and corporate functions
Manage costs and budgets effectively to maximize profitability
Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety and compliance across the team

What you bring:

Proven experience as a Catering Manager, Chef Manager or Executive Chef in a corporate or high-volume setting
Relevant professional training
Ability to successfully lead and manage a team
Financial understanding and able to navigate IT systems
Current industry knowledge of hospitality trends
Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo

Can you make things look easy? We’ll work hard for you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Head Chef

Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 2.30pm Friday 7.00am - 11.30am 32.5 hours per week.
32.5hours per week
£14.50 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
Free parking onsite
Full training and uniform provided

About The Company

About Sodexo

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 and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly 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 Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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.

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