Head Chef and Culinary Director

6 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Aramark UK Full time
Lead Your Team to Success
Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary operations at the Harry Potter Studio in Watford. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving excellence in menu planning, team management, and stock control.

About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef with a proven track record of managing and developing a team of chefs. You should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar capacity and hold a Food Safety Level 2 qualification or higher.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement menus that meet seasonal demands and Studio Tour Features, Hospitality, and Events requirements
- Supervise a team of chefs to achieve production targets and maintain high-quality standards
- Monitor and control stock levels, ordering, rotation, and wastage to optimize profit margins
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations

Benefits Package
- Competitive salary up to £47,000 (DOE)
- Flexible working hours with 5 days over 7 (weekdays and weekends)
- Company pension scheme
- MyStaff Shop discounts
- Generous annual leave package
- EAP in-house mental health champion
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development within Education and across the Aramark estate

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