Head Chef

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Introduction Head Chef Location: 1, West Way Amenities Hub, Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 0BA Salary: £44, Per Annum 5 out of 7 days shift pattern  **New Opening**
About Us: Sodexo is a global leader in providing quality of life services. With operations in over 80 countries, we serve millions of consumers every day, aiming to enhance their daily experiences. Our diverse range of services includes catering, facilities management, employee benefits, and personal/home services. At Sodexo, we are committed to improving the well-being of individuals and communities, creating positive environments where people can thrive. Role Overview: To lead and manage the culinary operations within our client social hub, ensuring the provision of exceptional food service across various outlets. This role involves developing and executing dishes and food items according to the company's Modern Recipe standards, meeting performance, qualitative, and financial targets. Background and Key Challenges - Enforcing statutory, company, and site OH&S compliance. - Motivating, engaging, and leading kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards. - Identifying opportunities for sales growth within the contract and external market. - Ensuring accurate financial documentation and accountancy. - Balancing creativity with operational efficiency within limited work and storage space.
Responsibilities:
  • Leading the culinary team to deliver meals and catering requirements to KPI and Modern Recipe guidelines.
  • Owning the culinary operations front and back of the house.
  • Compliance with company accountancy documentation and administration procedures.
  • Budget management, including control of costs such as labour, expenses, and purchases.
  • Maintenance of stock levels, compliance with quality standards, and completion of routine audits.
  • Compliance with all Health & Safety, hygiene, and cleanliness regulations.
  • Maintenance of kitchen equipment and establishment security.
  • Ensuring culinary standards meet SLAs specified in the contract.
  • Participation in internal and client meetings.
  • Recruitment, management, and training of kitchen staff.
  • Conducting performance reviews and staff development.
  • Positive representation of Sodexo through professional image and conduct.
Other Responsibilities
  • Timely completion of P&L reporting with performance exceeding company targets.
  • Culinary service delivery meeting contract SLA standards.
  • Compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
  • Culinary service development and continuous improvement.
  • Positive client satisfaction and relationship.
  • Kitchen audit scores meeting company standards.
  • Staff turnover and recruitment practices in line with guidelines.
  • Delivery of all internal compliance standards.
Desirable
  • Proactive, creative, and resilient.
  • Excellent communicator and listener.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and with a can-do attitude.
  • Hands-on approach to culinary work.
Competencies:
  • Experience in managing and leading a kitchen team for both a la carte and events service.
  • Proficiency in recipe development, food costings, and managing GP.
  • Strong financial understanding and budget management skills.
  • Ability to lead culinary operations effectively.
  • Experience in driving culinary innovation.
  • Customer-focused with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Familiarity with culinary standards/compliance environment and relevant qualifications/training.
  • DBS Required
What we Offer? Competitive compensation. Flexible and dynamic work environment. Wide range of employee benefits. Access to ongoing training and development programs. Opportunities for career growth within the company.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of something greater with Sodexo Attached documents

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