Executive Chef & Campus Dining Innovator

TipTopJob; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester is seeking an ambitious Executive Head Chef to lead the next chapter of the acclaimed campus catering. You will shape the culinary strategy, drive sustainability, and lead production teams to deliver exceptional food across student dining, retail, hospitality and events.

You will balance creativity with operational and financial performance, develop menus, and use data to improve customer experience while supporting revenue growth and the

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior culinary leadership role within a complex catering or hospitality environment.
• Track record of delivering commercial performance, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading and developing teams across multiple service areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead our food production teams and drive innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver the University’s food strategy across dining, retail, hospitality and events.
• Drive revenue growth across catering, hospitality, conferencing and event operations.
• Balance creativity with operational excellence and financial performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Team development

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester is seeking an ambitious Executive Head Chef to lead the next chapter of the acclaimed campus catering. You will shape the culinary strategy, drive sustainability, and lead production teams to deliver exceptional food across student dining, retail, hospitality and events.

You will balance creativity with operational and financial performance, develop menus, and use data to improve customer experience while supporting revenue growth and the