Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality. Job in Brinsworth Education & Training Jobs

Only FE; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Rotherham seeks a Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality to deliver engaging lessons and mentor students. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Professional Chef, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to educational excellence. Benefits include access to pension schemes, extensive leave, and career development opportunities. Apply before November 17, 2025.

Benefits

Access to pension schemes

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to gyms and restaurants

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working hours

Free Parking

Career development opportunities

Grants for new FE teachers in STEM subjects

Recruitment Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Professional Chef in a demanding commercial environment.
• Experience working in an educational or training setting is ideal.
• Experience with apprenticeships would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, industry-relevant practical and theory sessions in professional cookery.
• Mentor students and support their progress towards achieving qualifications.
• Contribute to menu planning and delivery for commercial events.

Skills

Professional Chef experience

Customer service principles

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3)

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Recognised Teaching Qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality

Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year round)

Duration; Permanent

Salary; £28,322 to £32,199 (depending on experience and qualifications) a year + benefits

Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham

Are you an experienced Professional Chef with a strong understanding of Front-of-House (FOH) operations? We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer to join our dedicated Catering & Hospitality team, operating within a dual-purpose framework: delivering high-quality training and expanding our commercial operations, including our successful training restaurant and events service.

About the Role

This crucial role is designed to bridge the gap between kitchen production and customer service, ensuring our students gain the cohesive, industry-standard experience required for high-level employability. You will directly contribute to the College s strategic goals for growth, financial sustainability, and educational excellence.

The role of lecturer is to equip our students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special.

As a Lecturer focused on both Culinary Skills and Hospitality integration, your duties will include:

Teaching and Learner Development

• Deliver engaging, industry-relevant practical and theory sessions in professional cookery and related subjects.
• Mentor students and support their progress towards achieving qualifications (including Apprenticeships) and full employment readiness.
• Provide essential teaching capacity to maintain quality as learner numbers grow.

Commercial and Operational Management

• Contribute to menu planning, costing, and delivery for both the curriculum and our college s restaurant (The Wharncliffe) and other commercial events.
• Work collaboratively with the Front of House Lecturer to ensure the seamless, professional operation of the commercial restaurant and events service.
• Support the development of Front of House awareness and customer service skills within kitchen training to strengthen learner employability.

You will

You will have proven experience as a Professional Chef in a demanding commercial hospitality environment as well as a strong understanding of front-of-house operations and excellent customer service principles. Ideally you will have experience of working in an educational or training setting. Previous experience with apprenticeships would be desirable too.

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to inspire learners with a strong commitment to maintaining professional and educational standards with further and higher education.

You will need a relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3 or equivalent) in a culinary/hospitality subject. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths.

It is important for all of our staff to be experienced and skilled in their roles therefore, you will also need a recognised Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET) or the willingness to achieve one (College-supported training provided).

Experience in high-volume event catering and menu development would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Access to local government or teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025 if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

Provisional Interview Date: Monday 8 December 2025