Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

As a Head Chef at Sodexo, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service. This role is vital in maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional customer service that meets both client and Sodexo's expectations.

In this position, you will manage all aspects of the kitchen, from overseeing food safety and hygiene to controlling the financial aspects of catering services. Your leadership will drive quality and efficiency, creating a positive dining experience for all.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervise the kitchen team, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Oversee the preparation, presentation, and service of food to meet agreed standards and client specifications.
  • Ensure adherence to hygiene, HACCP controls, and health & safety guidelines.
  • Handle stock rotation, ordering, and quality checks, while maintaining budgetary controls.
  • Promote positive customer service practices and maintain excellent client relationships.

Requirements:

  • Minimum five years' experience in a similar role.
  • Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds 706/1/2, and a Food Handler Supervisor Level Three qualification.
  • Proven ability to lead a catering team and manage financial aspects of a kitchen.
  • Strong communication and culinary skills with a track record in innovation and service improvement.
  • Experience in adhering to health & safety practices and driving company initiatives.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs.
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
  • Full training supplied.
  • Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.
  • Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.
  • Maximum 10% bonus dependent on performance.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.


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