Location: Minehead, Somerset, South West, UKJob Title:Head Chef
Specialist Training Hotel & College Location: Minehead, Somerset Salary: £37,752
£38,730 per year Job type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week (52 weeks) We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead a professional kitchen within a specialist training hotel and college for young people with learning disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to combine high-quality hospitality standards with meaningful teaching and mentoring. You will oversee kitchen operations while helping students develop the culinary, life and employability skills they need to become independent and work ready, life ready. Responsibilities Kitchen LeadershipLead daily kitchen operations to a consistently high standardMaintain excellent food presentation, hygiene and safetyEnsure compliance with allergen management and health & safety regulationsManage stock control, ordering, storage and waste reductionEnsure the kitchen is always audit-ready and legally compliantPromote professionalism, teamwork and a positive working cultureTeaching & Student SupportDeliver practical cooking sessions and learning activitiesProvide feedback to support individual student progressWork closely with tutors and Learning Support PractitionersUse recognised frameworks (e.g., RARPA) to track learner developmentCreate a supportive and safe environment for students to gain confidenceCollaboration & Quality AssuranceWork with hotel management and senior leaders to integrate learning with real hotel operationsSupport quality assurance in both hospitality and educationContribute to curriculum planning and staff developmentComplete risk assessments, activity planning and safeguarding reviews What Were Looking For: Essential:Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior ChefCity & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentStrong kitchen leadership and team management skillsExperience delivering structured training or teaching sessions (or willingness to learn)Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete)Relevant catering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3)Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to work towards)Desirable:Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needsUnderstanding of safeguarding practicesBenefitsExtensive training & development opportunitiesDiscounts on shopping, groceries, phone plans, eating out, gyms & moreCycle to Work and Car SchemeEnhanced annual leaveCompany sick payEnhanced pensionLife assurance24/7 GP access for you and your householdUK Health Cash Plan (includes children, with partner upgrade option)Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling£1,000 Refer a Friend bonus (Terms apply)TPBN1_UKTJ