Head Culinary Operations Manager

10 hours ago


Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Senior Kitchen Leadership Role

This challenging opportunity exists for a Senior Kitchen Leadership role to lead food and beverage production at Sodexo in a military setting.

About the Position:
  • Leverage your leadership skills to motivate and guide a team of kitchen staff, including sous chefs, commis chefs, and chef de parties.
  • Develop and maintain employee schedules to ensure optimal work-life balance.
  • Adhere to high standards of sanitation and implement relevant policies.
  • Plan menus according to military dining requirements and weekly rotations.
Responsibilities:
  1. Possess NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  2. Hold strong IT skills and technical communication abilities.
  3. Display extensive knowledge of food production methods.
  4. Show ability to self-assess performance and that of colleagues.
Benefits Package:
  • Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support online platform.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues and larger problems.
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme offering 24/7 deals.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
  • Sodexo Retirement Plan for future savings.
  • Career growth opportunities within Sodexo.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme for environmental contributions.
  • Volunteering Opportunities for community support.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Full training and protective uniform provided.
Working Hours:

40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7, with flexible hours between 06:00am - 21:00. The hourly rate is £15.19.



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