Head Chef (Production and Events)

To deliver a wide range of catering services, supporting eight cafes, two kitchens, conferences, and various high-profile events.
Utilise your creative flair to develop menus and new products for students and staff.
Responsible for training and developing a team of chefs and kitchen assistants.
Lead all kitchen and production activities, ensuring quality and consistency.
Ensure control of kitchen costs by liaising and negotiating with suppliers.
Lead internal and external event catering, planning menus and functions ranging from 10-400 covers.
Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management, maintaining 5 star kitchens.
Supporting the opening and development of three new cafes in the New Year

The team

With a culture of collaboration and continuous learning you will receive support from the Senior operations team and catering administration.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a brigade of chefs and kitchen assistants as well as health and safety coordinators to ensure systems are in place in an organisation where staff development is a priority.

Are you a talented Head Chef, passionate about food, who loves to work with the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen? Or are you a senior Sous Chef looking for a challenge, If you are a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef who enjoys cooking, creating new menus and managing others, we encourage you to apply.

Does a work life balance consisting of a 37 hour week, daytime shifts, Monday to Friday with paid over time appeal to you?

If you thrive in a busy kitchen, motivating and leading a team, this role could be the perfect fit.