Executive Head Chef Catering

Royal Holloway, University of London; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a passionate culinary leader to manage kitchen operations and inspire their team while creating innovative dishes. This full-time role offers a great work-life balance with predominantly daytime hours, occasional evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have extensive hospitality experience and a strong grasp of food preparation techniques. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a variety of employee perks.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work schemes

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
• Proven expertise in supervising kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage food ordering and menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.
• Lead the team and focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Passion for fresh, high-quality food

Supervising kitchen operations

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food preparation techniques

Job description

Overview

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Fixed Term until August 2026

Are you a passionate culinary leader eager to create exciting, fresh, and innovative dishes?

This is a rare opportunity to join a renowned establishment offering predominantly daytime hours, Occasional weekend and evenings ensuring a fantastic work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Food ordering
• Menu planning
• HSEQ compliance and management
• Stock control
• Customer satisfaction
• Team leadership

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food with a creative edge.
• Extensive experience in the hospitality industry
• Proven expertise in supervising kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen management
• Leadership skills to motivate and guide kitchen staff effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Professional Development
• Comprehensive Benefits: Pension scheme, cycle-to-work schemes, free parking, and more.
• Lifestyle Perks: Employee discount schemes, sports membership, and access to exclusive retail offers.

Location

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.