Culinary & Operations Leader for Gas Network Sites

Sodexo; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider in the UK seeks a Chef Manager who can balance culinary excellence and operational leadership. This full-time role includes managing site finances, leading a catering team, and ensuring high standards of food service. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, financial management experience, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Attractive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Solid chef background and proven culinary ability.
• Strong financial management skills with budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated success in team management and development.
• Confident communicator able to exceed client expectations.
• Strong grasp of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run a high-performing catering operation.
• Manage site finances including budgeting and reporting.
• Maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Build innovative menu cycles.
• Lead and develop the Catering Team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Financial management

Team development

Communication

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

A leading global service provider in the UK seeks a Chef Manager who can balance culinary excellence and operational leadership. This full-time role includes managing site finances, leading a catering team, and ensuring high standards of food service. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, financial management experience, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Attractive salary and benefits included.