Aramark UK is looking for an Executive Head Chef to join the team at one of our university sites based in Winchester. The individual will have a deep understanding of the culinary world and strong operational skills.

Reporting to the Account Director, your primary responsibility will be to work closely with multiple key stakeholders to deliver high quality food consistently and in accordance with the service level agreement. The role requires leadership and direction to be given to the culinary teams to increase quality and efficiency.

The role will be predominantly Mon-Fri, with occasional evening and weekend work to accommodate functions. This is a fantastic opportunity: not only will you be joining a very close-knit team but there is excellent scope to develop your career!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Key Benefits:

• Salary – Up to £45k
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the culinary offer through menu development and food concepts, based on market trends
• Planning, training and execution of new food and beverage offers from conception to delivery
• Producing training and operational materials / aids for new and existing colleagues
• Auditing to ensure standards / portion controls are followed
• Understanding food costs and associated effects - driving labour and margin savings
• Provide leadership and advice to the onsite culinary leads in all capacities
• Feeding back to senior stakeholders, when required
• Driving company food safety / health and safety standards
• Line management of existing colleagues
• Providing support to regional team, as and when required

Key Requirements:

• Recent / current experience within a similar role, either within the higher education sector or business & industry
• Good commercial acumen
• Multi-unit experience
• Effective communication and people management skills
• A strong understanding of food safety and back-of-house management

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Job reference: (658156)