£39,000 to £41,000 per annum Sodexo employee benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentHead ChefCambridge - Full timeBuild a career with big-name businesses, as a Head Chef with Sodexo in Cambridge For a role that's a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential. Build a career with big-name businesses.At Sodexo we thrive in providing quality service, andserving upmemorable catering offersfor our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead our kitchen team in servingincredible food, and enjoy incredible perks.As the face of our catering operation, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide high-quality, creative, and nutritious meals that align with our brand and exceed our clients' expectations.As a Head Chef you'll:Cost, develop and implement innovative, seasonal and sustainable menus, at the forefront of industry trendsManage and coach a team of chefs and catering staff, fostering a positiveand productive work environment for allCollaboratewith the wider hospitality teamsto coordinate special events and corporate functionsMonitor food costs and manage budgets effectively to maximize profitabilityEnsure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained and recorded in compliance with national food safety standardsMaintain accurate records of stock, purchases, and wastage levelsWhat we're looking for:Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a corporate or high-volume settingProfessional cookery or culinary qualifications and relevantprofessional trainingAbility to successfully lead and manage a teamFinancial understanding and ableto navigate IT systemsCurrent industry knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipmentCommitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standardsWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, 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 100million 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, SoTogether, 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.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications