Head Chef

Sodexo Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Head Chef role at Sodexo Priory Hospital Bristol, leading daily meal planning, preparation, and service. You will manage events, ensure high standards, and align with client expectations and SLAs. Your leadership, creativity, and passion for food will shape the dining experience.

You will plan menus, control costs, supervise a team, and drive innovation with healthy, sustainable options while adhering to safety regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Professional, respectful attitude and teamwork.
• High personal standards for hygiene, appearance and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cost menus using Recipe Online and Chef's Work, ensuring meals meet contract requirements while staying within fixed food costs.
• Manage ordering and stock control, strictly using Sodexo-approved suppliers.
• Contribute to daily food preparation and bring innovation to the kitchen with creative concepts, healthy eating options, and sustainable menu ideas.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations - and train your team accordingly.
• Monitor and record fridge, freezer, and hot holding temperatures in line with company policy and HACCP guidelines.
• Support occasional ad hoc or special functions, which may fall outside normal working hours.

Skills

Passion for food

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualifications

RIPHH and IOSH certificates

Tools

Cook Chill Catering

HACCP principles

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 hours per week / 5 days in 7
• £17.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• Location is Priory Bristol

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Job Introduction

Lead with flavour. Inspire through service.

As a Head Chef at Sodexo in Priory Hospital Bristol, you'll take charge of planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals on a daily basis. You'll also support internal and external Sodexo catering events, ensuring everything meets the highest standards in line with client expectations and service level agreements. This is a role where your leadership, creativity, and passion for food truly make an impact. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What you'll do:

• Plan and cost menus using Recipe Online and Chef's Work, ensuring meals meet contract requirements while staying within fixed food costs
• Manage ordering and stock control, strictly using Sodexo-approved suppliers
• Contribute to daily food preparation and bring innovation to the kitchen with creative concepts, healthy eating options, and sustainable menu ideas
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations - and train your team accordingly
• Monitor and record fridge, freezer, and hot holding temperatures in line with company policy and HACCP guidelines
• Support occasional ad hoc or special functions, which may fall outside normal working hours

What you bring:

• A genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service
• 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualifications, plus RIPHH and IOSH certificates
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Cook Chill Catering
  • HACCP principles
  • Level 2 Food Safety practices
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• A professional, respectful attitude and a positive approach to teamwork
• High personal standards for hygiene, appearance, and conduct

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications - so don't wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.