Hospitality Head Chef

Oundle School; Desborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Oundle School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef to lead hospitality events and service, from menu planning to food production and service. The role reports to the Deputy Executive Chef and to the Hospitality & Events Manager, with flexibility to support the Catering Department.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Production, Food Safety and Allergen Awareness, with proven chef experience, a track record of quality, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage hospitality events from menu planning to service.
• Strong focus on quality food production and service.
• Flexibility to adapt shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospitality events and service from planning to production and service.
• Report to Deputy Executive Chef and Hospitality & Events Manager.
• Support Catering Department including covering absence as required.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet department needs, including weekend/evening work.

Skills

Leadership

Food service

Event coordination

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Production

Food Safety

Allergen Awareness

Job description

The Hospitality Head Chef is responsible for hospitality events and service, from menu planning to food production to service. The role reports directly to the Deputy Executive Chef with an additional reporting line to the Hospitality & Events Manager. The role also supports the Catering Department by covering absence when required.

The Catering Department consists of approximately 115 staff who support all internal dining for 14 boarding houses (either in house or in joint dining rooms), the senior day house and the junior school, all hospitality events and the catering requirements for the external enterprise and lets business during School holiday periods. There is an expectation that shifts should be altered to oversee service in the evenings and outside of normal service periods, depending on the requirements within the hospitality department. A high degree of flexibility is required along with recognition that there will be weekend and evening working.

To be successful in this role you will have been awarded at least NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Production, Food Safety and Allergen Awareness with knowledge and awareness of health and safety regulations. You will need to demonstrate previous experience working as a chef, have a proven track record in providing quality food and be willingness to learn and adapt, with a focus on continuous development.

A positive, flexibly attitude with the ability to prioritise and organise workloads is imperative.

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim., The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners.