Head Chef

2 weeks ago


Watford UK, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Aramark UK Full time

Aramark UK is looking to hire a hands on and experienced Head Chef - Studio & Production to join our team on a full time and permanent basis on site at the Harry Potter Studio, WD25 7LP.

You will be part of a very talented and close knit team in a role that will allow you to gain brilliant exposure and develop. Come and join us on site on site at the world famous Harry Potter Studio


Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.


What's in it for you:

· We are offering a salary of up to £47,000 doe

· 5 days over 7 – weekdays and weekends with flexible working hours

· Company pension

· MyStaff Shop discounts

· Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service and the opportunity to buy extra days

· EAP in house mental health champion

· Fantastic career development opportunities with Education and across the Aramark estate

· Free meal on duty

· Free shuttle bus to Watford Junction

· Free on-site gym

· Free Nearest and Dearest tickets

· 30% off tickets and merch


A day in the life of a Head Chef:

· Innovation and product development

· Menu planning for seasonal changes and Studio Tour Features, Hospitality and Events

· Managing the studio and production team to meet production targets to a high standard in a timely Hires, develops, motivates, supervises and coaches all

· Creating and managing Production plans

· Profit and Loss - Stock control, ordering, rotation, wastage control, GP

· Adhering to and enforcing all aspects of Food safety and Health& Safety


You'll be set up for success if you have:

· Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the same capacity

· Extensive pastry technical knowledge and current culinary trends

· High level of creativity coupled with high volume

· Extensive experience in managing and developing a team of chefs.

· Excellent time management, highly adaptable, naturally positive

· Minimum qualification of Food Safety Level 2


All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.


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