Kitchen Operations Lead: Menu & Team Growth

Aramark; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life assurance & pension

Benefits app

Chef events & food

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, oversee all food preparation, and ensure consistently high standards of quality, safety and service in a busy environment.

You will manage and develop a team of chefs, control stock and costs, implement recipes, and drive operational performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. This hands-on leadership role rewards culinary excellence, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and in-house events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in busy catering or hospitality settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, stock control and kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage costs and drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all food preparation activities, ensuring quality, presentation and service standards.
• Develop and coach a team of chefs and kitchen assistants with performance management.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, menu specs and company standards.
• Manage stock, ordering, rotation and wastage to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health and safety and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, oversee all food preparation, and ensure consistently high standards of quality, safety and service in a busy environment.

You will manage and develop a team of chefs, control stock and costs, implement recipes, and drive operational performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. This hands-on leadership role rewards culinary excellence, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and in-house events.