Senior Lead Chef

Sodexo Group; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Discounts

Financial Benefits

Retirement Planning

Career Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Full Training & Uniform Provided

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Altrincham is seeking a Senior Lead Chef to lead planning, coordination and delivery of hospitality events at the school campus. You will manage conferences, functions, sports teas and match teas, delivering exceptional service to guests and stakeholders.

You will build strong client and team relationships, supervise event logistics, health and safety, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while coaching hospitality staff to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven hospitality and event management experience.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality events, conferences, functions, sports teas, and match teas.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable experiences for guests, clients, and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues to ensure expectations are exceeded; manage event logistics, resources, stock and equipment.
• Lead, coach and motivate hospitality teams to deliver excellent service and maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, safeguarding and company procedures.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Event management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Calm under pressure

Commercial awareness

Job description

Position Senior Lead Chef

Location Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Days/Shift Pattern Monday-Friday

Working Hours 40 hours per week

Rate of Pay £15.50 per hour with excellent benefit

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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a highly regarded selective grammar school in Greater Manchester, renowned for its academic excellence, strong values, and outstanding opportunities beyond the classroom. The school provides a supportive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, develop confidence and leadership skills, and become well-rounded individuals prepared for future success.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality events, conferences, functions, sports teas, and match teas
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable experiences for guests, clients, and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues to ensure expectations are consistently exceeded. Manage event logistics, resources, stock, and equipment to support smooth and efficient operations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate hospitality teams to deliver excellent service and maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, safeguarding, and company procedures.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven hospitality and event management experience with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and support teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring events are delivered seamlessly.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health and wellness platforms, plus a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for legal, financial, and personal matters.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on retail, travel, dining, and more through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Financial Benefits – Salary Finance Platform to help with money management and savings.
• Retirement Planning – Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Career Development – Learning and training opportunities to help you grow.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit while commuting.
• Volunteering Opportunities – Give back to your community with our support.
• Full Training & Uniform Provided – We set you up for success from day one.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require background checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.