Head of Culinary Operations

3 weeks ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

About the Job

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our team at Sodexo. This is a unique chance to lead a dedicated catering team and contribute to the success of our business. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional food services and a commitment to quality and safety, we want to hear from you.

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Responsibilities

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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  • Managing catering operations to meet client and Sodexo standards;">
  • Leading a dedicated catering team to deliver high-quality food services;">
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations;">
  • Driving margin improvement through effective recipe management and hospitality food offer optimization;">
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Requirements and Qualifications

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To succeed in this role, you will need:

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  • Proven experience in a similar role or equivalent level of responsibility;">
  • Strong leadership and management skills;">
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;">
  • A good understanding of PPDS, allergen laws, COSHH, and HACCP processes;">
  • Relevant qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or CIEH Level 3 are desirable but not essential;">
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Benefits

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We offer a competitive salary of £35,000, plus benefits including life assurance, employee matching pension scheme, and bonus potential up to 10%. In addition, we provide full training and opportunities for growth and development.



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