Lead Chef

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Chef at a prestigious football venue. This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic catering environment, especially during matchdays. You'll lead a talented team, ensuring exceptional food hygiene and safety while creatively developing menus. With opportunities for career progression in a world-leading food and facilities management company, your passion for delighting others will be rewarded. If you're ready to make an impact in a historic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or catering is essential.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and support the Executive Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards are met.
• Lead the kitchen team and assist in menu development.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Creative Menu Development

Conflict Resolution

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Hospitality Experience

Job description

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Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more

Be part of something greater.

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Chef to join our amazing team at Preston North End Football Club

With the opportunity to work at Matchdays, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility.

We are looking for outstanding customer-focused individuals to join a world-leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Deepdale is a prestigious footballing venue, home to Preston North End and steeped in history. The Lilywhites' home ground holds the privileged title of being the oldest professional footballing site in the world in continuous use.

While many sides have shifted about from spot to spot in their short or long-term history, Preston North End have remained loyal to the piece of turf in PR1, making it their home since 21st January 1875 when the club's members first took out a lease on the land.

In 2004, the famous ‘The Splash’ statue was built to honor Sir Tom Finney, the club’s most famous former player, which now sits proudly outside of ‘The Gentry Bar,’ PNE’s new fan zone.

Role Responsibilities

• Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Knowledge
• The ability to lead a team in the kitchen
• Support the Executive Head Chef
• Creative thinking in menu development and presentation

The Ideal Candidate

• Friendly yet professional demeanor
• A team player capable of resolving conflicts and accepting criticism
• Good attention to detail and punctuality
• Proactive attitude
• Experience in hospitality or catering