Executive Head Chef

2 weeks ago

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Culinary Director to lead our culinary team at Abingdon School. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring excellence in daily meals and special event catering, and leading a team of talented chefs and kitchen staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and direct all culinary activities in Abingdon School and other locations.
  • Manage and control the services to agreed specifications and targets.
  • Manage a team to increase revenue opportunities, labour efficiency, and generate gross operating profit.
  • Supply Chain Management – ensure value for money through robust purchasing management.
  • Nurture client relationships to stabilise and develop long-term partnerships.
  • Recruit, induct, and develop talented employees within the kitchens, and manage poor performance if necessary.

Requirements:

  • NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent.
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
  • IOSH Managing Safely.
  • Strong level of literacy and numeracy.
  • Experienced Chef with a strong track record in a busy, client-facing environment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be an effective team player.
  • Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times.
  • Direct management experience of chefs/kitchen brigade.
  • Clear, strong, and effective leadership style.
  • Strong ability to increase individuals' effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching, and training.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Ability to set and maintain standards.

Desirable:

  • Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities, and implement innovative solutions/approaches.
  • PC literate.
  • Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification.

About Sodexo:

Sodexo is a leading provider of food and facilities management services. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that exceed our clients' expectations. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life for our clients and their customers.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs.
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

Disability Confident Leader Employer:

We are 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.

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