Culinary Sr Specialist - Head Chef

Aramark UK is looking to hire a hands on and reliable Head Chef to be based out of fantastic Hotels across Alton Towers, ST10 4DB. This is a full time and permanent role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something very special and you will have the opportunity to be part of a high energy, fun team who delivers excellent customer service each day to all our guests who are ready to have an amazing action-packed day filled with our delicious and innovative food offering!

What's in it for you:

We are offering a salary of £ 45,375

Merlin passes for friends and family

Weekday and weekend work required

Company pension

Discounted food

Free parking

MyStaff Shop discounts

Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service with the opportunity to buy additional days

EAP in house mental health champion

Fantastic training and development

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

Management of a large kitchen with a team of Chefs and Assistants

Ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards.

Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu.

Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer, responsible for always maintaining food quality and integrity of items.

Accountable for stock flow and rotation of product within the unit.

Overall accountability for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development.

Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using the Aramark systems and brand standards.

Handle customer complaints as required.

Maintain communication with all team members and third parties as required e.g. client contacts.

Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met.

Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

Experience operating at a Head Chef level

Contract catering or Hotel background would be advantageous

A financially astute focus

Previous experience managing and leading a team

A passion for people and food

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.