Teacher – Hospitality/Professional Chef

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter College is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to guide learners in food preparation, presentation, and culinary theory. You will lead from the front in our award-winning Hospitality team and contribute to the real-world learning environment at the @34 Restaurant.

The role combines advanced kitchen leadership with teaching across hospitality programmes, including evening service. Strong communication and industry links will help inspire learners toward professional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading advanced kitchen training.
• Ability to deliver practical and theoretical lessons to learners.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead learners through food preparation and culinary theory.
• Teach in the live @34 Restaurant learning environment.
• Provide evening service up to two nights a week during term-time.
• Support enrichment opportunities through industry links.

Skills

High-end kitchen

Teaching excellence

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

Are you a passionate, skilled Chef ready to share your expertise and shape future stars of the kitchen?

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced professional chef to join our award-winning Hospitality team at Exeter College.

This is more than just a teaching role. You’ll lead from the front, guiding learners through the art of food preparation, presentation, and culinary theory. From kitchen classics to fine dining finesse, you'll help develop skills that shine on any plate – and in any career.

As Programme Lead, you'll also take part in evening service (up to two nights a week, term-time) at our award winning @34 Restaurant, a live training environment and one of Exeter's best-kept dining secrets.

What We’re Looking For?

• A talented Chef with high-end kitchen experience and a passion for food.
• committed with a positive and approachable attitude to ensure learners meet targets and are provided with an encouraging and value driven experience.
• a passionate and pro-active approach in delivering teaching excellence and assessment in both skills and knowledge across all levels of the hospitality programmes.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of our team.
• able to support our learners with enrichment opportunities from your experience and professional industry links.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, award-winning college environment
• Inspire and empower future hospitality leaders
• Share your skills in a creative, fast-paced setting
• Be part of a passionate, collaborative team
• Teach in a real working restaurant with industry-standard facilities

Ready to take the next step in your culinary journey – and help others start theirs?

At the college, we offer a wide range of benefits, from generous annual leave, pension schemes, benefits platforms to full days dedicated to staff development. To see the full list please see our careers site

Key Information

At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 4th October 2026

We will be holding a selection process for this position on the Monday 12th October 2026