Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality in Rotherham. The role involves delivering engaging cooking sessions and mentoring students towards their qualifications. Candidates must have proven experience as a Professional Chef and relevant vocational qualifications. Offering competitive salary and excellent benefits including up to 50 days annual leave, pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Access to gyms and restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial hospitality is essential.
• Strong understanding of customer service principles required.
• Willingness to achieve a teaching qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical cookery sessions.
• Mentor students, supporting their qualifications and employability.
• Contribute to menu planning and event delivery.

Skills

Proven experience as a Professional Chef

Strong understanding of FOH operations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3)

Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one

Job description

Passionate about Culinary Skills and Hospitality? Join our client's team as a Lecturer and inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals! Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and career development opportunities.

Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality

Location : Rotherham

Salary : £28,322 to £32,199 per annum (Depending on teacher qualification)

Hours : Full-time, 37 hours per week

Duration : Permanent

Benefits

• Up to 50 days annual leave, including Christmas closure
• Access to local government or teachers’ pension scheme
• Free parking at all sites
• Staff wellbeing schemes and digital Wellbeing Hub
• Career development opportunities, including funded teacher training
• Recruitment referral scheme worth £200 per referral
• Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Our client is seeking an experienced Professional Chef with strong Front-of-House knowledge to join their Catering & Hospitality team. This role combines teaching excellence with commercial innovation, supporting the college’s training restaurant and events service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical and theoretical sessions in professional cookery
• Mentor students and support progress towards qualifications and employability
• Contribute to menu planning, costing, and delivery for curriculum and commercial events
• Collaborate with FOH Lecturer to ensure seamless restaurant and event operations
• Promote customer service awareness within kitchen training

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Professional Chef in a commercial hospitality environment
• Strong understanding of FOH operations and customer service principles
• Relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3) in culinary / hospitality
• Level2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one (training provided)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience with apprenticeships and high-volume event catering is desirable
• Enhanced DBS within the last three years required

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