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Chef Lecturer in Food Academy (Full-Time or Part-Time)
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,106.33 to £37,870.56 per year |
| Additional salary information: | From £31,106.33 (unqualified) - £37,870.56 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above). Depending on qualifications and expertise. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 November 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Herts College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 085W |
Summary
Are you passionate about professional cookery and inspiring the next generation of chefs? Our thriving Food Academy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chef Lecturer to join our team at the Watford Campus.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to teach and mentor students across Levels 1 to 3 in both Practical Cookery and Culinary Theory, including food safety, health & safety, nutrition, and employability skills. You’ll play a key role in shaping future professionals for the fast-paced hospitality industry.
You’ll also be responsible for running our College Training Restaurant, delivering real-world experience to students during lunchtime and one evening per week during term time.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has at least 5 years’ experience in the catering industry, ideally in a restaurant setting.
• Holds a Level 3 Professional Chefs qualification.
• Is enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners of all abilities.
• Has a strong understanding of culinary theory and practical cookery.
• Is committed to high standards of assessment and feedback.
• Ideally holds a teaching qualification (training and mentoring available if not).
• Has experience in personal tutoring, target setting, and Functional Skills delivery (desirable).
Why Join Us?
At WHC Group, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll be supported by a passionate team and encouraged to bring your ideas to life. We offer:
• A free on-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Time off at Christmas
• Early Friday finishes
• Access to a wide range of discounts and benefits
We have full or part time roles available. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November 2025.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to teach and mentor students across Levels 1 to 3 in both Practical Cookery and Culinary Theory, including food safety, health & safety, nutrition, and employability skills. You’ll play a key role in shaping future professionals for the fast-paced hospitality industry.
You’ll also be responsible for running our College Training Restaurant, delivering real-world experience to students during lunchtime and one evening per week during term time.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has at least 5 years’ experience in the catering industry, ideally in a restaurant setting.
• Holds a Level 3 Professional Chefs qualification.
• Is enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners of all abilities.
• Has a strong understanding of culinary theory and practical cookery.
• Is committed to high standards of assessment and feedback.
• Ideally holds a teaching qualification (training and mentoring available if not).
• Has experience in personal tutoring, target setting, and Functional Skills delivery (desirable).
Why Join Us?
At WHC Group, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll be supported by a passionate team and encouraged to bring your ideas to life. We offer:
• A free on-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Time off at Christmas
• Early Friday finishes
• Access to a wide range of discounts and benefits
We have full or part time roles available. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November 2025.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us
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