Regional Chef: Lead Multi-Site Culinary Excellence

Aramark; Chichester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000 per年

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Benefits app with discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Health cash plans

Online GP appointments

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership across Workplace, Health, and Education sites. You will support mobilisations, drive service improvements, and coach kitchen teams to uphold high standards across your region.

This role requires proven Head/Regional Chef experience, strong leadership, and a deep culinary knowledge base. Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving licence are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef, Lead Chef, Executive Chef, Regional Chef, or similar senior culinary role.
• Experience in contract catering, education, healthcare, business & industry, or multi-site environments.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership across a portfolio of Workplace, Health, and Education sites.
• Support sites with operational challenges, chef shortages, mobilisations, and service improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop chefs and kitchen teams to maintain high standards.
• Support menu development, recipe standardisation, allergen management, and nutritional requirements.
• Drive excellence in food quality, presentation, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and quality reviews to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergens and health & safety requirements.
• Support stock management, food cost control, and waste reduction.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders, clients, and site teams.
• Contribute to new contract mobilisations and business improvement across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Culinary expertise

Multi-site experience

Driving licence

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership across Workplace, Health, and Education sites. You will support mobilisations, drive service improvements, and coach kitchen teams to uphold high standards across your region.

This role requires proven Head/Regional Chef experience, strong leadership, and a deep culinary knowledge base. Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving licence are essential components of the position.