Senior Head Chef – Lead Large Kitchen & Banqueting

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Senior Head Chef to lead a large kitchen operation, preparing three meals daily for up to 600 students and staff. The post holder will cater for high-profile clients, private dining, external functions and banqueting, while developing teams to maintain exceptional food and service standards.

Flexibility across catering areas and involvement in day-to-day kitchen operations, including cleaning, goods receipt and deliveries, are expected as part of a dynamic

Responsibilities

• Supervise a large kitchen team that prepares three meals per day for up to 600 students and staff.
• Cater for high-profile clientele, private dining, external functions and banqueting.
• Develop existing teams to deliver consistently exceptional food and service.
• Assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, and checking deliveries.

Job description

Durham University is seeking a Senior Head Chef to lead a large kitchen operation, preparing three meals daily for up to 600 students and staff. The post holder will cater for high-profile clients, private dining, external functions and banqueting, while developing teams to maintain exceptional food and service standards.

Flexibility across catering areas and involvement in day-to-day kitchen operations, including cleaning, goods receipt and deliveries, are expected as part of a dynamic