Head ChefHamilton Park Racecourse, Bothwell Road, Hamilton ML3 0DW; driving license/own car essential£41,000pa excellent bonus and benefits package40hrs pw 5/7free parking, free meal on shiftLevel 3 Food Safety Essential, Level 4 desirableJob IntroductionAt Sodexo Live!, we create exceptional moments and unforgettable experiences. From prestigious sporting venues to world-class hospitality environments, our teams deliver extraordinary service, innovation, and food experiences that keep guests coming back.We are now seeking an inspiring and commercially driven Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at the iconic Hamilton Park Racecourse. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to shape premium food experiences across racedays, conferences, events, and hospitality suites in a fast-paced and dynamic venue.As Head Chef, you'll lead the day-to-day culinary operation, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, innovation, consistency, and service delivery across the racecourse operation. We're looking for a confident culinary leader with creativity, resilience, and a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.If you thrive in high-volume hospitality, love leading talented teams, and have a passion for delivering exceptional culinary standards, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Do:Leading and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team across racedays and non-raceday eventsDelivering exceptional food experiences across hospitality suites, conferencing, events, and catering outletsDriving menu innovation and developing exciting seasonal food conceptsEnsuring all food is prepared and presented to the highest standards, consistently and efficientlyManaging kitchen operations across multiple outlets and simultaneous eventsSupporting tastings, client meetings, and hospitality planningManaging labour, food cost, stock control, and ordering processes to achieve financial targetsMonitoring waste reduction initiatives and operational efficienciesBuilding strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholdersMaintaining the highest standards of food safety, allergen management, hygiene, and complianceCoaching, developing, and motivating your team to achieve excellence in every serviceFor a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job descriptionWhat You Bring:Proven experience in a senior culinary leadership role within high-volume hospitality, events, sports venues, or premium catering environmentsA strong background in fine dining and high-quality food productionExperience managing large and diverse kitchen teamsExcellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop othersStrong commercial awareness with experience managing food and labour costs effectivelyExceptional organisational and planning skills within a fast-paced environmentA strong understanding of:Food SafetyHACCPCOSHHAllergen ManagementHealth & Safety complianceThe ability to remain calm under pressure during peak service periodsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsCIEH Level 3 Food Safety certification (or equivalent)IOSH Managing Safely qualificationProfessional Cookery qualifications (desirable) What we offer:Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environment Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.About Sodexo Live!At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Keywords Sodexo, Sodexo Jobs, Sodexo Jobs near me, disability confident, family friendly, inclusive, forces friendly, Head Chef, Executive Chef, Event Catering, Hospitality Catering, High Volume Hospitality, Racecourse Hospitality, Fine Dining, Kitchen Management, Culinary Leadership, Food Safety & HACCP