Executive Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovator

Aramark; Knockholt; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Benefits app with discounts

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead one large kitchen or multiple kitchen teams, ensuring menus align with brand standards and recipes.

You will manage stock, develop innovative food offers, mentor the Food Preparation team, and drive profitability while maintaining quality across all dishes.

Join a people-first Hospitality company committed to diversity and inclusion, offering generous leave, life assurance, pension and a benefits app with discounts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 – Culinary or equivalent qualification.
• Food Production Management System training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one large kitchen or multiple kitchen teams.
• Ensure menus are executed to brand standards and recipes.
• Manage stock flow, rotation, and food quality.
• Lead food production using best practices and Aramark standards.
• Coach and develop the Food Preparation team; conduct 1-2-1s.

Skills

Team leadership

Food production

Stock management

Menu execution

Quality control

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Culinary or equivalent

Tools

Food Production Management System

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead one large kitchen or multiple kitchen teams, ensuring menus align with brand standards and recipes.

You will manage stock, develop innovative food offers, mentor the Food Preparation team, and drive profitability while maintaining quality across all dishes.

Join a people-first Hospitality company committed to diversity and inclusion, offering generous leave, life assurance, pension and a benefits app with discounts.