Head Chef

Build a career with big-name businesses, as a Head Chef with Sodexo in Irvine - KA12 8KE! For a role that's a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential.

At Sodexo we thrive in providing quality service, and serving up memorable catering offers for our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead our kitchen team in serving incredible food, and enjoy incredible perks.

As the face of our catering operation, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide high-quality, creative, and nutritious meals that align with our brand and exceed our clients' expectations.

What you'll do:

• Cost, develop and implement innovative, seasonal and sustainable menus, at the forefront of industry trends


• Manage and coach a team of chefs and catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment for all


• Collaborate with the wider hospitality teams to coordinate special events and corporate functions


• Monitor food costs and manage budgets effectively to maximize profitability


• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained and recorded in compliance with national food safety standards


• Maintain accurate records of stock, purchases, and wastage levels


What you bring


• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a corporate or high-volume setting


• Professional cookery or culinary qualifications and relevant professional training


• Ability to successfully lead and manage a team


• Financial understanding and able to navigate IT systems


• Current industry knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment


• Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards
  
  About Sodexo


At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.


• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.


• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service


• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).


• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan


• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.


• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit., Monday to Friday 07.00 to 15.30


• 40 hours per week


• £13.06 per hour + Sodexo Benefits


• Good rail and bus route connections


• Cycle to work scheme


• Uniform provided


• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)


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