Lead Executive Chef – Daytime Catering, Creative Menus

Royal Holloway, University of London; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a passionate culinary leader to manage kitchen operations and inspire their team while creating innovative dishes. This full-time role offers a great work-life balance with predominantly daytime hours, occasional evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have extensive hospitality experience and a strong grasp of food preparation techniques. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a variety of employee perks.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work schemes

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
• Proven expertise in supervising kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage food ordering and menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.
• Lead the team and focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Passion for fresh, high-quality food

Supervising kitchen operations

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food preparation techniques

Job description

A leading university in the UK seeks a passionate culinary leader to manage kitchen operations and inspire their team while creating innovative dishes. This full-time role offers a great work-life balance with predominantly daytime hours, occasional evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have extensive hospitality experience and a strong grasp of food preparation techniques. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a variety of employee perks.