Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality
Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year round)
Duration; Permanent
Salary; £28,322 to £32,199 (depending on experience and qualifications) a year + benefits
Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham
Are you an experienced Professional Chef with a strong understanding of Front-of-House (FOH) operations? We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer to join our dedicated Catering & Hospitality team, operating within a dual-purpose framework: delivering high-quality training and expanding our commercial operations, including our successful training restaurant and events service.
Overview
This crucial role is designed to bridge the gap between kitchen production and customer service, ensuring our students gain the cohesive, industry-standard experience required for high-level employability. You will directly contribute to the College 0s strategic goals for growth, financial sustainability, and educational excellence.
The role of lecturer is to equip our students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging, industry-relevant practical and theory sessions in professional cookery and related subjects.
* Mentor students and support their progress towards achieving qualifications (including Apprenticeships) and full employment readiness.
* Provide essential teaching capacity to maintain quality as learner numbers grow.
* Contribute to menu planning, costing, and delivery for both the curriculum and our college 0s restaurant (The Wharncliffe) and other commercial events.
* Work collaboratively with the Front of House Lecturer to ensure the seamless, professional operation of the commercial restaurant and events service.
* Support the development of Front of House awareness and customer service skills within kitchen training to strengthen learner employability.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Professional Chef in a demanding commercial hospitality environment with a strong understanding of front-of-house operations and customer service principles. Ideally, experience in an educational or training setting. Previous experience with apprenticeships would be desirable.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to inspire learners and maintain professional and educational standards in further and higher education.
* Relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3 or equivalent) in a culinary/hospitality subject. Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths.
* Recognised Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET) or willingness to achieve one (College-supported training provided).
* Experience in high-volume event catering and menu development would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Access to local government or teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)
* Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
* Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
* Free Parking available at all of our sites
* Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
* New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made
All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025 – if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.
Provisional Interview Date: Monday 8 December 2025
Expiry: This posting does not indicate it is closed; you may need to verify current status with the employer.
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