Lecturer in Culinary Skills and Hospitality
Hours: Full time (37 hours each week, all year round)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £28,322 to £32,199 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, delivering high-quality training and expanding our commercial operations, including our successful training restaurant and events service.
About the Role
This crucial role bridges the gap between kitchen production and customer service, ensuring our students gain the cohesive, industry-standard experience required for high-level employability. You will contribute to the college's strategic goals for growth, financial sustainability, and educational excellence. You will deliver outstanding education and training, inspiring students to achieve their potential.
Key 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 kitchen (The Wharncliffe) and other commercial events.
* Collaborate 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience as a Professional Chef in a demanding commercial hospitality environment.
* Strong understanding of front-of-house operations and excellent customer service principles.
* Experience in an educational or training setting (preferred).
* Experience with apprenticeships desirable.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to inspire learners.
* 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 advantageous.
Benefits
* Access to local government or teachers pensions scheme (employer contributions 17.7%–23.68%).
* Up to 50 days annual leave per year, including closure during Christmas period.
* Access to college gyms, restaurants and salons.
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes, including an in-house Occupational Health service.
* Wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub.
* Full, part-time and flexible working hours available in many roles.
* Free parking at all of our sites.
* Career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships, and industry-recognised qualifications.
* New FE teachers may apply for grants up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative.
* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees (£200 per referral).
All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.
Provisional Interview Date: Monday 8 December 2025.
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