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Head Chef

Aramark Ltd, City of Westminster

Head Chef

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Aramark Ltd, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: d059230cb4ac47d0ab370bdd1af8b761

Location ref: City of Westminster

Full Job Description

  • Own the end-to-end planning, coordination and delivery of all premium dining experiences, ensuring exceptional guest standards.
  • Champion a culture of quality, innovation, continuous improvement and health & safety across the kitchen.
  • Develop and maintain all kitchen standards, including SOPs, specification cards, cleaning schedules, training materials and staffing models.
  • Lead food production and operational delivery across all premium areas, ensuring consistency, quality and compliance.
  • Embed a guest-focused approach through strong hospitality knowledge and attention to customer needs.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, COSHH, due diligence and wider company policies.
  • Maintain rigorous controls for food handling, hygiene, temperature checks, stock rotation and incident reporting.
  • Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing kitchen brigade, driving engagement, capability and pride in delivery.
  • Hold full financial accountability for premium operations, managing food, labour, stock and wastage to maximise profitability.
  • Partner with procurement, suppliers and Aramark culinary and marketing teams to drive innovation, quality and continuous product development.

    Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-profile environments where quality, innovation and people leadership are paramount?, Proven senior chef leadership experience in restaurants, hospitality or premium event catering.
  • Confident, inspirational leader with the ability to engage and motivate large, diverse teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen with previous P&L accountability.
  • Extensive knowledge of food safety and operational compliance.
  • Excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with front- and back-of-house teams.
  • Passionate about food, hospitality and innovation.
  • Calm, resilient and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Flexible approach with availability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable).
    • If you're looking to make your mark in a high-profile, high-energy environment, and you're excited by the idea of shaping the future of premium stadium dining, we'd love to hear from you.

    Aramark UK is looking for a commercially savvy and people-focused Head Chef to take full ownership of the culinary operation at Wimbledon Stadium. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a flagship kitchen within our Sports & Entertainment division, delivering world-class premium food experiences in an iconic venue.
  • £43,000-£47,000 dependant on experience + package
  • Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
  • Life assurance and pension scheme
  • Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme
  • FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/head-chef-127089603
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