Jobs at Sodexo in United Kingdom
Head Chef
Job summary
A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations in Bradford. The ideal candidate will have professional culinary training, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £14 per hour on a permanent basis.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and allergen management.
- Ability to inspire and mentor team members.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations.
- Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.
- Control stock levels and minimize waste.
Skills
Education
Head Chef
Location: Bradford, BD4 6SE
Contract: Permanent/37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 06:00-14:30
Rate of Pay: £14 per hour
Sodexo are looking for a talented Head Chef to join our team in Bradford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated culinary professional to lead our kitchen operations, inspire the team, and deliver an exceptional dining experience.
As Head Chef, you will:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth, efficient workflows.
- Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality, with strict attention to portion control, presentation, and allergen compliance.
- Monitor stock levels, control costs, and minimise waste.
- Uphold and enforce food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards at all times.
- Support the Catering & Events Manager in achieving financial and service delivery targets.
- To ensure that all statutory regulations and company policy are adhered to.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Professional culinary training (City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ equivalent desirable).
- Food Safety Level 3 and strong knowledge of HACCP and allergen management.
- Experience leading a team in a high-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and mentor others.
- Stamina and resilience to thrive in a demanding service environment.
- A dynamic role in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
- Opportunities for personal development and career progression.
- A chance to be part of a motivated and professional team, committed to excellence in catering and hospitality.
If you are passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and have the leadership skills to take charge of a busy kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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