Job Introduction
Chef Manager / Culinary Lead
Location: Fortescue Zero, Oxford Spires Business Park, The Boulevard, Kidlington, OX5 1GB
Salary: £19.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30 or 07:30–16:00 (TBC)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Chef Manager / Culinary Lead to join our team at Fortescue Zero in Kidlington. This newly created role has been established following a client labour review and offers an exciting opportunity to lead the culinary operation at a prestigious corporate site.
You'll be responsible for delivering outstanding food experiences, leading the kitchen team, maintaining the highest food safety standards, and driving innovation while ensuring exceptional customer service.
What you'll do
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Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and culinary team.
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Deliver high-quality, fresh food in line with Sodexo standards.
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Plan menus and support the development of innovative food offers.
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Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH and health & safety legislation.
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Manage stock, ordering, food costs and waste effectively.
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Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team.
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Build strong relationships with the client and respond to changing business needs.
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Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, cleanliness and service.
What you'll bring
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Significant chef management experience within a corporate, hospitality or similar environment.
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Relevant culinary qualifications as detailed in the job description.
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Strong leadership and people management skills.
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Excellent knowledge of food safety legislation and kitchen compliance.
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Experience managing budgets, stock control and food costs.
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Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills.
What We Offer
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 offer:
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Flexible and dynamic work environment
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Access to ongoing training and development programmes
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Countless opportunities to grow within the company
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Full training and full protective uniform supplied
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities
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Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
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Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers, plus a wide range of restaurants, pubs and bars
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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
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Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support
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Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
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A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
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Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools
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Free on-site parking
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Use of the client gym in your own time
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 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 Disability Confident Leader employer. We are committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
