Executive Head Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,000.00 i £47,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Taunton, TA13LA |
| Cwmni: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SDX/TP/2163100/153891 |
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Executive Head Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Kings College Taunton, South Rd, Taunton TA13LA
Salary: £45000 - £47000 annually
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days in a week
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Executive HeadCheffor Sodexoat Kings College, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:- Lead and coordinate all culinary operations across King’s College and additional catering sites, ensuring high‑quality core, speciality, and hospitality services.
- Deliver services to agreed specifications, performance standards, and financial targets.
- Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team to maximise revenue opportunities, labour efficiency, and overall performance.
- Oversee purchasing and supply chain activity to ensure value for money and robust cost control.
- Support the Catering Manager in building and maintaining strong, long‑term client relationships.
- Recruit, induct, develop, and where necessary, effectively manage staff performance.
- Drive organic growth, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation through the Sodexo Safety Management System.
- Provide professional culinary and technical support to clients, colleagues, and the wider team.
- Lead menu planning and costing using the Sodexo menu system, ensuring balanced, seasonal, innovative, and financially sound menus.
- Manage kitchen and stores labour budgets, scheduling staff efficiently based on business needs.
- Champion the Independents by Sodexo food offer, positioning King’s College as a flagship site for visitors and prospective clients.
- Build productive working relationships across all levels of the College and Sodexo.
- Support HR processes including recruitment, induction, team briefings, and ongoing staff development and welfare.
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 Food Production (or equivalent)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Strong literacy and numeracy
- Experienced chef in busy, client-facing environments
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible; able to work under pressure across varied shifts
- Direct management experience of chefs/kitchen brigade
- Clear and effective leadership style with a strong ability to motivate, coach, train, and develop others
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
Desirable:
- Strong analytical skills; ability to solve problems and implement innovative solutions
- PC literate
- Advanced Food Safety or Health & Safety qualification
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Full training and protective uniform provided
No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.