Head Chef | Lead Creative Dining & Team Excellence

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Diverse, inclusive workplace

Online wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Discounts through Sodexo Discounts

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at St Leonards School in St Andrews. This hands-on role requires driving high standards, creativity, and excellence across feeding, retail and hospitality for about 500 students and staff.

You will manage a team, balance restaurant-style food with school demands, and work closely with the client to deliver innovative, financially controlled menus.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 Food Production or equivalent is required.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience as a chef in busy client-facing environments.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Advanced food safety or health and safety qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct all culinary activities at St Leonards and approved catering locations.
• Manage services to agreed specification, performance, and financial targets.
• Lead a team to grow revenue opportunities and improve GOP in retail operations.
• Oversee supply chain management to ensure value for money.
• Nurture client relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Recruit, induct, and develop kitchen staff; address performance issues.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and new business.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Restaurant kitchen experience

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility under pressure

People management

Education

NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent

Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at St Leonards School in St Andrews. This hands-on role requires driving high standards, creativity, and excellence across feeding, retail and hospitality for about 500 students and staff.

You will manage a team, balance restaurant-style food with school demands, and work closely with the client to deliver innovative, financially controlled menus.