Head chef Work, Jobs in Weald, Ken (with Salaries)

Head Chef 12M FTC
Sodexo —London
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Head Chef
The Beckett —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Head Chef
Metropolitan Police Hayes Sports Club Ltd. —Bromley
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Elysian Residences —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Aramech —London
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Inventory control
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Head Chef
The Goat Kitchen —East Grinstead
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Supervising experience
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Lyons Share Hospitality —Cuckfield
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Travel
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20h
Head Chef
The Anchor Ringmer —Lewes
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Supervising experience
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Corporate Head Chef (CPU) – Monday to Friday | Hoxton Station
Bennett Hay —Hoxton
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Computer skills
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18h
Head Chef
Bird House Brewery —London
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
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9d
Senior Head Chef
CH&CO —London
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Head Chef
The Telegraph —Putney
- Up to £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Head Chef - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Copthorne
- £43,736 a year
- Weekends only
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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14d
Head Chef
Accent Catering Services Ltd —Leatherhead
- £43,259 a year
- Overtime
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
The Running Horses —Dorking
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Recruiting
- Employee discount
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14d
Head Chef
Beaverbrook Culinary —Leatherhead
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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7d
Chef Trainer
The Opportunity Provider —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maths
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Head chef
Kings arms upnor limited —Strood South
- £34,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
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15h
Head Chef
Equans —Westminster
- £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Head Chef
Chef & Brewer - BRA_101 —Tonbridge
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef 12M FTC

Sodexo -
London

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
Up to £60,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Photography
Microsoft Word
Sourcing
Management
Food service team management
Team leadership
Food hygiene
Catering
Cost control
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Profit & loss
Kitchen cost control
Staff training
Kitchen team management
Fine dining restaurant chef experience
Food Hygiene Certificate
Chef experience
Professional kitchen experience
Hotel experience
Rota coordination

Full job description

Job Introduction

Job Description

Job Title: Head Chef (12months Fixed Term Contract)
Location: No fixed Place of work - South England
upto £60,000 Salary + flexible benefits
40 Hours / 5 out of 7days with requirement to work event days

Job Introduction

We are looking for an accomplished Head Chef for a 12months Fixed Term Contract to take the culinary lead across some of the UK’s most exciting large-scale events, working in partnership with 1711 by Ascot and Sodexo Live!

This is a high-profile role for a chef who can combine creativity with exceptional operational leadership. From developing innovative fine-dining menus and presenting at client tastings to mobilising event kitchens and leading teams of up to 100 casual chefs, you will be responsible for turning hospitality menu concepts into memorable guest experiences.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where several premium food offers may be delivered simultaneously. You will bring structure, energy and commercial awareness to every stage of the event journey, ensuring food quality, safety, presentation and sustainability remain at the highest standard.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced major-events chef who enjoys working closely with clients, developing talented teams and proving what can be achieved in high-volume, temporary and greenfield event environments.

What You'll Do:

Champion and deliver the vision and standards of Sodexo Live! and 1711 by Ascot.
Develop and deliver food offers and menus in partnership with the Executive Chef and Head of Events, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales.
Source high-quality produce in collaboration with procurement team and key suppliers, meeting event requirements, sourcing objectives, and client KPIs.
Lead menu development and innovation, creating memorable food experiences that generate positive client feedback.
Define and communicate event catering concepts, including food, service style, equipment, operational flow, and customer experience.
Cost menus accurately, managing price fluctuations and product changes to maintain profitability.
Deliver client tastings and confidently present menu concepts and dishes.
Balance creative kitchen responsibilities with administrative planning, maintaining strong organisation across both areas.
Manage the day-to-day operation of event kitchens, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high standards of delivery.
Oversee menu specifications, photography, labour planning, rotas, and staffing levels to optimise performance and control costs.
Lead and inspire the culinary team to deliver exceptional food and service in line with Service Level Agreements and client expectations.

What You Bring:

Demonstrable experience in a high-volume environment in major events
Fine Dining background gained in hotels, restaurants, or contract catering
A passionate interest in the catering industry – knowledge of current trends,
A competent communicator and ability to present to colleagues, peers and clients
Financial awareness and understanding of a food profit and loss account and articulate how to control food cost and generate a positive food margin
Evidence of being organised and possess excellent planning skills
Food Hygiene qualification
A through understanding of Food Hygiene and Food Safety legislation
Ability to competently use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
Proven ability to manage and lead a team of chefs
Allergen compliant

Desirable

Supervising Food Safely Level 3 qualification
IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification
Previous Head Chef role or Lead Chef in a smaller operation
Experience in the delivery of retail food operations
Production kitchen knowledge and/or experience
Experience of working with clients in a contract catering environment
Staff training experience or qualification
Understanding of all food legislation

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 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.
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 free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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