- Management of client staff – day to day engagement and inspiration and longer term training and development
- Delivering food standards in multiple venues in both large (student dining) and small numbers (for fine dining). Innovation and providing “Creativity” is key.
- Working with the Catering management to provide effective financial control of client food and labour budgets
- Exceptional execution of all food hygiene and health and safety systems
- Recognising and adapting our offers to differing customer groups – students, parents, prospective students and families, academic staff, support staff, senior management, visitors and commercial let
Essential
- NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent
- Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
- Strong level of literacy and numeracy
- Experienced Chef who has operated in a busy, client facing environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player
- Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
- Direct management experience of chefs / kitchen brigade
- Clear, strong and effective leadership style
- Strong ability to increase individuals’ effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and training
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions / approaches
- PC literate
- Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.