Head Chef

Aramark; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Northampton is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in a rewarding environment. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with daytime hours, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a chef role and strong organisational skills. Access to employee benefits, training schemes, and career development is included, ensuring a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits portal

Online GP access

Apprenticeship schemes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a chef role.
• Commitment to food safety and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and tea.
• Manage food ordering and food management tasks.
• Coordinate with different shifts for accurate food production.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
• Innovate and contribute to menu development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Food safety commitment

Job description

At Aramark UK, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all around the world.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef to take the lead in a dynamic and rewarding environment. With daytime hours and a Monday to Friday schedule, you’ll enjoy a rare work-life balance in the culinary world. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, lead kitchen operations, and be part of a team that values your expertise. Plus, with access to employee benefits, training schemes, and career development, this role offers both stability and growth.

What's in it for you:

• £30,900 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm - occasional overtime
• Access to employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Online GP access
• Apprenticeship schemes and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with real career progression

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

• Cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and tea
• Manage food ordering and complete OPX food management system tasks
• Coordinate with different shifts to ensure accurate food production
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness
• Innovate and contribute to menu development

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Proven experience in a chef role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to food safety and health & safety standards

If you already work for Aramark, please notify your line manager before applying.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage. If you require accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at [e-mail].