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Location: Salford, United Kingdom.
Job Information
* Job ID: 425
* Posting Date: 11/07/2025, 03:23 PM
* Apply Before: 11/30/2025, 11:59 PM
* Schedule: Full time
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £38,784 - £46,049
* DBS required: No
* Driving Required: No
* Organization: Student Experience and Support, University of Salford
Opportunity Overview
The department has only come together within the last 18 months and is embarking on an exciting chapter to change the way food and drink is provided on and off campus to all its customers and the creation of multi-use spaces.
The role-holder must demonstrate first‑class catering and customer service skills, time management, and organisational abilities, together with a high level of self‑motivation and a commitment to working as part of a team and independently with equal ease.
The Executive Head Chef will proactively support key projects, packages of work and business support services, working to briefs provided by the head of food and drink as well as supporting the development of business and improvement plans within the business functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement the culinary mark and manage the day‑to‑day delivery and continuous development of food and catering provisions across multiple business units across 3 campuses.
* Contribute to the strategic direction of the service and be accountable for operational planning, profit and loss, and management of the catering portfolio.
* Achieve financial targets and contribute to forecasting, business planning and budgeting in conjunction with the Head of Food & Drink.
* Manage and develop processes, procedures, and a large diverse team, ensuring consistent service delivery.
* Drive key partnerships with critical partners and develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the University, the Students Union, and the local and national community.
About the Department
The Campus Experience department is a strategic and outward‑looking department overseeing the delivery of the Commercial Services, which comprise:
* Catering, Retail and Hospitality
* Car Parking
* Conferences
* Residential Services
* Sports Centre
* Nursery
* Campus Events
Benefits
* Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
* 32 days leave plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas, with the opportunity to buy more
* Flexible working to support a balanced life
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
* A strong sense of community and a commitment to diversity
* Access to MySalford portal for lifestyle benefits and discounts
* Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, sports and fitness facilities, discounted gym memberships
* Commitment to Net Zero by 2038 and sustainability across university life
* Live and work in Greater Manchester, a vibrant region with digital innovation and affordable living options
Job Description
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