Executive Chef

Coleg Cambria; Stansty; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations at multiple sites. The role involves ensuring high food quality and innovation while managing kitchen teams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary between £47,770 and £53,321 with excellent benefits including pension schemes and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision

Discounts on College Evening Courses

Access to E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a multi-site hospitality setting.
• Experience managing kitchen teams and providing leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across all catering outlets within the college.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and innovation meet high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Team management

Creativity

Education

Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Level 3 in Food Safety

Job description

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title : Executive Chef Location : Yale Contract Type : Full Time (37 Hours per week), Permanent Salary : £47,770 - £53,321

Are you a visionary culinary leader with a passion for excellence, creativity, and mentorship? Do you thrive in a high-volume, dynamic kitchen environment? Coleg Cambria is looking to recruit an Executive Chef operating across multiple sites. The Executive Chef is responsible for leading the culinary operations across all catering outlets within the college, ensuring that food quality, presentation, and innovation meet the highest standards.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
• Level 3 in Food Safety
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a multi-site hospitality, catering, or institutional setting.
• Experience managing kitchen teams and providing leadership in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the Welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave