Lead Chef — Studio Tour Kitchen Leader

Aramark; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave

PerkBox

Shuttle bus

On-site gym

Ticket discounts

Career development

Job summary

Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced Sous Chef to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis on site at the Harry Potter Studio in Watford. You will be part of a talented, close-knit kitchen team delivering high-quality food for tours and events.

You'll oversee food preparation, menu development, and ensure compliance with food safety standards, while leading and developing a large kitchen team. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and offers benefits including

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sous chef or senior CDP in a high-volume al a carte restaurant environment.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of current food trends.
• Experience in food preparation and recipe development.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff and the client.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in managing and developing large teams.
• Excellent time management, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in developing menus and creating innovative dishes that are visually appealing and delicious.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and delivery to ensure consistent high-quality standards are always maintained.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, completing all necessary documentation to ensure adherence to regulations and company policies.
• Monitor food inventory levels and complete food orders where required to ensure efficient kitchen operations, including Stock control/counts, rotation, wastage control, and that GP targets are met.
• Be able to lead a team in all aspects of The Studio Tour, Hospitality and Events
• Be able to lead, coach, develop and motivate the team to achieve our targets and that their professional development needs are met.
• Act as a role model for the kitchen team, leading by example and demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Step in to oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

Job description

Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced Sous Chef to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis on site at the Harry Potter Studio in Watford. You will be part of a talented, close-knit kitchen team delivering high-quality food for tours and events.

You'll oversee food preparation, menu development, and ensure compliance with food safety standards, while leading and developing a large kitchen team. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and offers benefits including