Executive Head Chef

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Executive Head Chef who has worked within a similar sized venue to oversee, manage, and lead the food offering and kitchen brigade across all areas of the business.

You will be an expert at menu development, creative and always keeping on top of food innovation and new trends.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will lead the food team so that they are motivated and engaged, providing guests with the best possible experience.

We're on the hunt for the best of the best to replace our award-winning Executive Head Chef; if you have outstanding culinary flair, confidence in your abilities, and a passion for creating exceptional dishes, we want to hear from you! In this prestigious environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented team, delivering high-quality cuisine that matches the excitement of the stadium. Join us as we push the boundaries with innovative food concepts within the sports venue world.

• Experience in a high-volume environment - major events or large-scale banqueting operation.


• Fine dining background gained in hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.


• A passionate interest in the catering industry - knowledge of current trends, well read, eats out in interesting restaurants on a regular basis, talks about and gets excited about food.


• A competent communicator and ability to present to colleagues, peers and clients.


• Financial awareness and understanding of a food profit and loss account and articulate how to control food cost and generate positive food margin.


• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification


• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of chefs.


Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification.


• Previous experience in Executive Head Chef or Head Chef role


• Experience in stadium and/or arena venues.


• Experience in the delivery of retail food operations.


• Production kitchen knowledge and/or experience


• Experience of working with clients in a contract catering environment


• Staff training experience
  
  At Sodexo Live! we bring people together; we create exceptional moments and lasting memories. We are a unique community of people mobilized to create live experiences that are unforgettable.


When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can't wait for you to join us! This is a fantastic permanent position with opportunities for further career progression within a global organisation.

What you'll do:

• To work with the General Manager to lead the culinary delivery at Blackburn Rovers Football Club. Including match days, events, client tastings, chef management, food safety compliance and operational standards


• Develop food offer strategy in line with current and emerging consumer needs and market trends.


• Own, define and maintain culinary development plans, as well as leading change management processes.


• Maximise profitability within area of responsibility and deliver required financial and service level results.


• Drive innovation and continuous improvement of people, systems, processes and food offer.
  
  up to £42,000pa + bonus and excellent benefits package


Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment


• Competitive compensation


• Access to ongoing training and development programs


• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.


We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!, Salary to £42,000pa + bonus and excellent benefits package