Development and Mobilisation Chef

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Senior Chef for their Catering and Events Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing new food concepts and managing a large-scale catering operation, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to health regulations while supporting the growth of food services across multiple campuses.

Benefits

39 days' leave

Flexible working

Family leave

Leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in high-volume catering environments.
• Experience as Head Chef, Development Chef, or Group Chef.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen teams to ensure effective service and compliance with regulations.
• Develop and execute new food concepts, targeting various price points.
• Contribute to menu creation, food presentation, and costing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Health and Safety Regulations Understanding

Job description

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Development and Mobilisation Chef, London

Client: Imperial College London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b3cb2c4bda59

Job Views: 12

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

The Catering and Events Department at Imperial College London operates various cafés and restaurants across all London Campuses, mainly in South Kensington, Hammersmith, and White City. The department aims to provide affordable, high-quality food and services for the Imperial community.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Chef based at our South Kensington campus. The role involves developing and executing new food concepts, re-branding, remobilisation of outlets, and maintaining high food quality and profitability.

The successful candidate will assist in planning and coordinating the kitchen team to ensure effective service, comply with health and hygiene legislation, and develop team members. You will support culinary initiatives contributing to the growth and strategic management of food services across all Imperial Campuses, including White City.

The portfolio includes three restaurants serving over 1000 meals daily, 18 cafes and outlets, an à la carte restaurant, two fine dining venues, internal and external event catering, a bar, and contracted services for the Royal College of Music. The total sales budget exceeds £9.1 million, with food and beverage costs around £5 million, and event operations at a break-even point with a budget of £3.5 million.

• Manage direct reports to ensure daily tasks meet business needs.
• Support product and menu development targeting various price points and catering formats, tailored to skill sets.
• Involved in menu creation, food presentation, and maintaining accurate costing in the PW system.
• Contribute to refreshing the food offering with creative ideas aligned with current and future food trends.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, including managing onsite inspections.
• Previous experience in catering/kitchen management in high-volume, multi-site environments.
• Experience as Head Chef, Development Chef, or Group Chef.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Creative approach to catering service development based on food trends.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Diplomacy and tact in dealing with people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Opportunity to advance your career at a leading institution with a sector-leading salary, 39 days' leave, and benefits like flexible working, family leave, leisure facilities, and cycle-to-work schemes.