Head Chef
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, BD4 6SE |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2240324/147960 |
Summary
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 talentedHeadChefto join our team inBradford.This is a fantasticopportunity for a motivated culinary professional to lead our kitchenoperations, inspire the team, and deliver an exceptional dining experience.
The Role
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.
About You
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.
What We Offer
- 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 underpressure, and have the leadership skills to take charge of a busy kitchen, we’dlove to hear from you.