Executive Chef

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wales is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to manage culinary operations across multiple sites. This role requires a strong background in leadership and creativity in a high-volume kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will possess Level 3 qualifications in Professional Cookery and Food Safety, along with proven experience in a similar setting. The position offers a competitive salary range of £47,770 - £53,321 and various benefits including excellent pension schemes, generous leave entitlement, and access to outstanding sports facilities.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Parking on All Sites

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a hospitality or catering setting.
• Experience managing kitchen teams in high-pressure environments.
• Culinary innovation and food presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple catering outlets.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Mentor and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership in a multi-site environment

Creative culinary skills

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 3 in Professional Cookery

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