Regional Chef: Lead Multi‑Site Culinary Excellence

Aramark; Scotland; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Health cash plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership across our Workplace, Health and Education sites in Scotland. You will lead, coach and develop kitchen teams, drive menu development, allergen management and nutritional standards, and support service improvements across the region.

This is a permanent, full‑time role with a salary up to £45,000, excellent benefits, and regular travel across sites.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and coaching experience at a senior culinary level.
• Experience leading multi-site contracts in education, healthcare or similar.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership across Workplace, Health and Education sites.
• Support sites with operational challenges, shortages, mobilisations and service improvements.
• Coach, mentor and develop chefs and kitchen teams to high standards.
• Support menu development, recipe standardisation, allergen management and nutrition.
• Drive excellence in food quality, presentation, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct site visits, audits and quality reviews, ensuring HACCP and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Travelling and driving

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership across our Workplace, Health and Education sites in Scotland. You will lead, coach and develop kitchen teams, drive menu development, allergen management and nutritional standards, and support service improvements across the region.

This is a permanent, full‑time role with a salary up to £45,000, excellent benefits, and regular travel across sites.