Lead Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Aramark; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life assurance

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Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to oversee one large kitchen or multiple teams, ensuring flawless menu execution and high standards. You will manage stock, develop innovative offers, and drive profitability while maintaining Aramark’s brand integrity.

The role emphasizes leadership, kitchen operations, and collaboration with central teams to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 – Culinary or equivalent is required.
• Food Production Management System training is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a single large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants.
• Ensure tasks are allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation follows standard recipes and Aramark brand standards.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with daily menus.
• Prepare and bake breads, cakes, pastries and seasonal items.
• Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer and food quality at all times.
• Accountable for stock flow and rotation of product within the unit.
• Lead the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring and development.
• Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using Aramark systems and brand standards.
• Determine the food offer from Aramark standard menu to meet customer demands and profitability.
• Work with central development to drive ideas for business growth or efficiency.
• Handle food-related customer complaints.
• Maintain communication with team members and client contacts.
• Ensure team meetings and briefings for all food items with the Unit Manager.

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Culinary or equivalent

Food Production Management System training

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to oversee one large kitchen or multiple teams, ensuring flawless menu execution and high standards. You will manage stock, develop innovative offers, and drive profitability while maintaining Aramark’s brand integrity.

The role emphasizes leadership, kitchen operations, and collaboration with central teams to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.